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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is recognized as the best HVAC company for emergency AC repair.

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 23, 2012
ODA opens new baseball facilities

The Out-of-Door Academy on Feb. 21 celebrated the grand opening of its new Thunder Baseball Concession Building and Scorer's Booth.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2011
Ranch Business Alliance welcomes new board

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance on Jan. 19 formally introduced members of its 2011 Executive Committee.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2010
Arpke gets taste of victory with national nomination

Euphemia Haye chef/proprietor Raymond Arpke was a finalist in ABC News Nightline's annual "People's Platelist Contest."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 17, 2011
Cancer Support Community honors Vitale

ESPN commentator Dick Vitale has been awarded the Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast's highest honor.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 26, 2013
Sarasota County renames building in honor of Bill Little

Sarasota County commissioners approved naming the building at 2200 Ringling Boulevard the William L. Little Health and Human Services Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 29, 2013
Giving Matters Award applications available

Applications for the Giving Matters Youth Philanthropy Leadership Award can be submitted until Fed. 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 22, 2020
John Fogerty rocks the house at Van Wezel Foundation gala

The Inspiration gala was held Feb. 21 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 14, 2019
Argus Foundation celebrates community figures at annual awards dinner

The 18th annual Lifetime Achievement Awards was held Nov. 14 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 23, 2018
Ladies lunch and learn with Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation

The Women & Medicine Educational Luncheon was hosted March 23 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 12, 2017
Sarasota salutes its veterans

More than 30 organizations marched down Main Street for Sarasota's Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 3, 2017
Bankers Life insurance aims to recognize Sarasota volunteers

Do you know a volunteer worthy of recognition? Nominate them for the Bankers Life Golden Beacon program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 28, 2016
Chamber of Commerce pays tribute to members

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its 57th annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon Jan. 28, at Amore by Andrea.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 4, 2015
Ranch to host meeting for nonprofit funding

Community Services Department representatives will hold a funding application orientation meeting for local nonprofit organizations at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 16, at the United Way McClure Center, 4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2013
June 19: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Voters split on referendum votes; Sarasota Orchestra has Anu director; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Michael's On East; Goodwill honors community members

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 11, 2013
Sarasota Veterans Day Ceremony

After the Veterans Day Parade, a ceremony was held to honor those who have served our country.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2025
Sarasota chamber leader wins global recognition

Heather Kasten, president and CEO of Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, has earned the highest certification of the chamber profession.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 20, 2022
Longboat Harbour resident, retired firefighter shifts to up-and-coming photographer

John Harkness retired on Longboat Key in 2018 from a firefighter career and began photography with his iPhone two-and-a-half years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 18, 2013
Do you even riff, bro? A conversation with Mike J. Nelson of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and RiffTrax

Do you even riff, bro? A conversation with Mike J. Nelson of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and RiffTrax

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 12, 2020
Manatee County schools reverse course on closing

After moving to e-learning for a day due to Tropical Storm Eta, the School District of Manatee County is reopening Friday.

  • East County
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