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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is the best HVAC company in San Diego.

  • By David Conway |
  • July 21, 2014
Retail survey shows room for growth

Robert Gibbs, a consultant hired by the city to conduct a retail analysis of several districts in Sarasota, is presenting his findings at a series of meetings Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 1, 2021
Siesta Key resident files suit challenging hotel approval

Although county officials determined a Siesta Key Village hotel project was consistent with applicable regulations, one resident is asking a judge for a second opinion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 17, 2024
No fines added after final St. Regis hearing finds resort in violation

After a slew of lighting violations resulted in $6,850 of fines, representatives from the St. Regis say resort staff is working on compliance and education.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 25, 2023
Public invited to discuss key issues with Manatee commissioner

Commissioner Jason Bearden says he is willing to talk about issues including the reduction of wetland protections over coffee in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 13, 2010
Dance Rebel

Choreographer Keren Shani-Lifrak creeps outside the realm of traditional dance. The Ringling International Arts Fest 'sprouts' a strange new performance.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 27, 2024
Timeline for utilities undergrounding project remains far from concrete

Phase 2 of Longboat Key’s underground utilities project is close to completion, but the rest of the project’s timeline is still to be determined.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 1, 2016
Music review: 'Aida'

Verdi’s 'Aida' Sails into Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 10, 2022
Love stories reign in Lakewood Ranch

Valentines tell their own love stories during Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 26, 2011
Lord of the ring

After more than two decades of touring the world with his "Wheel of Thrills," Circus Sarasota ringmaster Joseph Dominick Bauer Jr. performs his signature stunt before a hometown crowd.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 24, 2016
Saluting Uncle Sam's Orchestra

How the greatest symphony orchestra you've never heard of helped rebuild American foreign relations after WWII.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 11, 2013
Composer of note

Sarasotan Lera Auerbach's life is composed of unique opportunities that led her to become a composer and concert pianist in high demand.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 12, 2025
Uncertainty engulfs Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix for 2026

The P1 Offshore event celebrated its 40th anniversary here in 2024 but was canceled for 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 4, 2021
Infrastructure, parks top list of priorities for Manatee County commissioners

Back in session with a busy period just starting, Manatee County commissioners explain their top priorities as budget season heats up.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • August 20, 2025
These conservationists of a threatened species may just surprise you

The Heritage Ranch Gopher Tortoise Preserve offers a long-term refuge for slow movers with a big ecological role.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 11, 2022
Well-known community foundation CEO announces retirement

Mark Pritchett has been with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation since 2008 and as president and CEO since 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2022
Sarasota and Manatee have 25 National Merit finalists

The national program rewards students with high achievement scores on the PSAT and other criteria.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 23, 2012
Design of No. 1 beach sign misses the mark

Sarasota County zoning staff determined the design for new signs on Siesta Key were a driving hazard that the Federal Department of Transportation would surely reject.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 7, 2012
Wal-Mart plans second Sarasota location

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to build its second location within city limits. An application has been proposed for the Ringling Plaza site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 13, 2013
Bruce Williams restarts building of Winding River

The East County community, with 14 sites completed in 2005, has 48 home sites remaining.

  • East County
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