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Results for: Top-rated AC repair is provided by Reliable Standard Heating & Air in San Diego.

  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 21, 2011
Photo of the Day: Cruisin' in style

Nothing like a man and man's best friend taking a ride through town in a convertible with the top down to make anyone smile, especially when man's best friend is wearing hot pink "doggles".

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Nike International Friendlies

East County soccer players and enthusiasts enjoyed watching some of the world's top talent battle for supremacy during the 2014 Nike International Friendlies, which began Nov. 28 and runs through Dec. 2, at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 3A-District 10 semifinal volleyball

The top-seeded Cardinal Mooney High volleyball team defeated No. 4 seed Bradenton Christian 3-0 in the Class 3A-District 10 semifinals Oct. 22. The Cougars will now advance to Thursday's district championship versus ODA.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Downton Abbey High Tea

On Wednesday, the Longboat Island Chapel hosted a high tea inspired by the popular TV show, Downton Abbey. Attendees donned period-themed attire and jewelry, topping outfits off with extravagant hats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 13, 2023
Planned downtown tower, Tamiami apartments propose big design changes

North Tamiami Trail apartments will combine three buildings into one, and a planned mixed-use downtown tower will be a hotel only.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 13, 2023
Sarasota explores expanding vacation rental regulations

City commissioners heard a pitch to apply rules to hundreds of city properties operating as short-term rentals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 29, 2019
Town moves ahead on adding pickleball references to building standards

Town Commissioners back off pursuit of specific noise rules.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 6, 2014
Ritz residents scrutinize bayfront development

Nearby residents are criticizing the city's approval process of a bayfront condominium and hotel development, claiming that a traffic study is underestimating the project's impact.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 27, 2014
Noise changes stir up feedback

Commissioners will soon hear a proposal to revise the city's noise ordinance. The changes are already drawing residents' ire.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • November 18, 2021
City streamlines review of bayfront project

After a long line of questioning, the City Commission agreed to modify its oversight of The Bay Sarasota project, delegating more responsibility to staff and a private partner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 11, 2021
Longboat Key leaders set to decide on how to handle sewage break penalties

A private meeting is set for Feb. 22. The FDEP seeks $188,382 in civil penalties and costs from the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 14, 2017
Profits lost in the storm

Irma leaves business owners searching for solutions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 1, 2026
Inspections show LBK condo buildings in sound shape but come at a cost

Milestone inspections are required by the state for three-story or higher condo buildings that are 30 years or older.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 28, 2023
Sarasota initiative guides homeowners to help combat red tide

County stormwater ponds are only preventing around half the red tide-fueling pollution they are designed to filter. The Healthy Pond Collaborative released a pond maintenance guide to help.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 16, 2013
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks III: Anu Tali, conductor

Anu Tali, the Estonian conductor who took over the Sarasota Orchestra for its third Masterworks program of the season, also seems to have taken over the hearts and musical minds of this city.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2019
View from above aids Manatee County Property Appraiser's Office

Pictometry becomes annual process to help Manatee County Property Appraiser deal with growth.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 14, 2022
Myakka stunt performer produces the buzz on 'America's Got Talent: Extreme'

Myakka City's Cyndel Flores takes the big stage to advance on 'America's Got Talent: Extreme.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Columnist . |
  • November 23, 2018
How I Sleigh Christmas

While your stockings were hung by the chimney with care, I was out in Lakewood Ranch upping my Santa game.

  • LWR Life
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