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Results for: San Diego homeowners rely on ReliableStandard.com for expert HVAC and AC repair services.

  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 6, 2013
Still going: FCCI

The thrust for growth is energized at one of the region's biggest business insurance underwriters, FCCI. The challenge now is fending off the competition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 20, 2013
Realtors talk about condominium marketability

An in-demand condo unit requires more than a room with a view, according to Realtors on a Federation of LBK Condominiums panel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 8, 2020
School board approves $503 million operating budget

With enrollment numbers still fluctuating, board members are unsure the effect it will have on the budget.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 20, 2018
Longboat talks citations

The Longboat Observer sat with Longboat's planning, zoning and building director to discuss the town's use of its newly acquired citation process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 18, 2018
Longboat P&Z makes long-awaited recommendations

Longboat Key Planning & Zoning Board tackles nonconforming properties at meeting Sept. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2019
Manatee County commission considers land-use changes

Manatee County Commission to consider apartments, other changes near Eagle Trace community.

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • August 29, 2019
Waterfront teardowns come with a price

Demand for homes on the water is driving buyers to demolish older houses in Sarasota neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 7, 2016
Town of Longboat Key to unearth options for canal dredging

The Longboat Key Town Commission will dig deep into canal issues this fall, deciding what canals should be dredged and who should pay for the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 2, 2018
Waste-transfer facility in works near Celery Fields

Developer moves ahead with approved plan while neighbors work on two adjacent sites.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2017
Lake Lincoln lawsuit looms

Attorneys are preparing for trial a property-rights case that could impact the look of Tara's entrance.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2016
Some say whoa to Helistop plans

Owners of the Concession Golf Club say use of the helistop would be minimal.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 3, 2015
Short-term violations are long-term problem

County statistics say it’s been an average year for short-term rental violations on Siesta Key. But residents say more rentals are breaking rules.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 20, 2015
School board votes to reinstate impact fees

In a 3-2 vote, the board approved impact fees on new homes that have been under moratorium for five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 28, 2016
Waterlefe MPOA wins longstanding suit

A Manatee County judge sides with the HOA, CDD on assessment dispute.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 2, 2015
Sarasota County approves speed reduction, denies stop sign in Palmer Ranch

Residents wanted more speed-reducing mechanisms on one of Palmer Ranch's more residential roadways.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 26, 2015
Siesta Isles Association holds annual dinner

Sarasota County Commissioner Alan Maio attended and answered some residents' questions.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 4, 2015
Neighborhood Spotlight: The Uplands

Lying near the boarder of Sarasota and Manatee counties, this neighborhood is full of natural charm.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 3, 2014
Siesta Isles Association scopes out new signage

The homeowners association wants to brighten up the entrances to the deed-restricted community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 19, 2013
Study will sketch St. Armands Circle garage plans

Commercial property owners and residents agree on a preliminary proposal.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 19, 2014
Showpiece aquariums in Sarasota

For some Sarasota residents, living near the water isn't enough - we talked to a few homeowners who have taken their love of the water (and what lives underneath) inside the home.

  • Arts + Culture
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