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

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2019
Manatee school board moves toward superintendent contract

News briefs: Discussion looms over Saunder's hiring, Manatee County combines preserve parcels and Manatee County starts the search for new administrator.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 2, 2015
Water World

Pine View School junior Keanan Dols will be the lone swimmer to represent Jamaica at the 5th FINA World Junior Swimming Championships Aug. 25 through Aug. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 2, 2014
Our view

Legacy of Mary Fran Carroll

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 5, 2014
Tidbites

Derek's is different; Michael's On East: The best for gala dinners; and Station 400 takes a stand in two venues.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Sammi Fisher |
  • May 30, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 31

A look at the Observer's favorite arts and entertainment events happening in Sarasota, Venice and Bradenton May 31-June 6.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
Election 2014: Sarasota County Hospital Board

This is the final installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County 12th Circuit Court Judge and Hospital Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 25, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High football game canceled because of lighting

The game, which was a home game against Lemon Bay High, will not be rescheduled.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2009
Manatee County revives Planning Task Force

For the first time in several years, Manatee County's Planning Task Force will meet today to discuss Manatee County's development review process and related topics.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 1, 2010
Peterson, Johnston Smith named 2010 Developmental Coach of the Year

U.S. Figure Skating and the Professional Skaters Association recently named Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex's Jim Peterson, Lyndon Johnston and Alison Smith as the 2010 Developmental Coach of the Year.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 5, 2012
Education department releases FCAT results

Manatee County third-graders' performance in the reading, math and end-of-course assessments for geometry and biology dropped significantly compared to last year but stayed on par with school scores statewide.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Dave Kostura

Lakewood Ranch resident Dave Kostura is a photography enthusiast and the focus of this week's neighbor's feature. Read more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 10, 2011
Manatee schools beat state average in algebra

The Manatee County School District this week learned students performed well in a new statewide math assessment.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 30, 2010
Planners deny zoning change for chickens

Planning Board members vote against a zoning change that would allow chickens to be kept in backyards within the city limits.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 12, 2012
Registration upcoming for TOPSoccer

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold registration for its TOPSoccer program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 5, 2012
Dec. 5: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee schools report more shocking budget omissions; SCAT considers Siesta 'trolleys'; Town issues Colony requirements and more!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 14, 2017
Planning Commission advances Pinecraft Overlay District

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the County Commission approve the new district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance endorses millage increase

Sarasota, Manatee schools gain support from business group.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 23, 2015
Interchange construction meeting tonight

FDOT officials and contractors for the new diverging diamond at University Parkway and I-75 will be on hand today to talk with the public.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 20, 2016
Cannons Marina to sponsor St. Armands Boat Show

The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 and Oct. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2016
Long Bar Pointe lawsuit reaches settlement

The agreement ends a 2-year-old dispute.

  • East County
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