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Results for: Top HVAC service in San Diego comes from Reliable Standard Heating & Air’s commitment to excellence

  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 8, 2015
Florence Katz at 100: ‘I’ve loved every day’

Longtime Sarasota philanthropist Florence Katz turns 100 July 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 22, 2013
Veteran regains love for country

Rick Rogala lost faith in his country as a prisoner of war in North Korea in 1968. Now, he cherishes his country.

  • East County
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  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • March 6, 2019
Longboat residents blast unfinished plan for new streetlights

Residents pan notion of 45-foot tall streetlights but town leaders say heights are maximum estimates, studies are coming and no decisions have been made.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 8, 2021
Longboat Key resident celebrates 99th birthday

Stan Horwich was surrounded by friends at his Nov. 5 party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • November 28, 2013
Burns Square property has 'zen' future

The lot at Pineapple Avenue and Ringling Boulevard is the future site of a 10-story condominium building with some unique features.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 12, 2023
Mote shows award-winning films to teach ocean conservation

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium hosted an ocean film festival to share marine research with the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Wifflemania

The sound of plastic balls whizzing by filled the air Sept. 24 at Longwood Park as the Wobbly Feet Foundation hosted its Wifflemania for the Cure tournament. The foundation raises money to fund research on A-T, a genetic neuromuscular disease that affects several body systems and is characterized by wobbliness of a person's walking.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • 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 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 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 Robert Stoll |
  • September 6, 2023
Suncoast Concert Band celebrates its 90th birthday

Formed in a trailer park during the Great Depression, the Sarasota-based band is still going strong.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 29, 2021
Ringling Estates home sells for $5.25 million

Property at 161 S. Polk Drive was the top seller in the Longboat Key area for the week of Aug. 16-20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 24, 2014
Sanctuary II condominium sells for $2.2 million

A condominium in Sanctuary II at Longboat Key Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 7, 2013
'Master of the House'

Even if it feels like Manatee Players' 'Les Miserables' costume designer David Walker will never get there, the sew must go on.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 15, 2014
Protest rumors draw heightened TBI security

Police continue to monitor talk of a nonviolent demonstration regarding Rabbi Jonathan Katz's statements opposing the placement of wreaths on Jewish veterans' graves.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 18, 2024
2 Lakewood Ranch Preparatory students arrested for making written threats

The 14-year-old students were charged with written/electronic threats to kill.

  • East County
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  • By Privada Homes |
  • October 9, 2025
Modern Coastal Living Comes to Sarasota with Privada Homes

Privada Homes is bringing fresh design and vision to Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 23, 2010
The Met owners fashion a savvy business model

Geoffrey and Brenda Michel say their hands-on approach is their secret to business success on the Circle for 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2009
Longboat water bills to decrease

Last month, residents approved a $27 million bond for the town's water-and-wastewater, capital-improvement program to reduce rates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • February 23, 2012
Nine New Businesses to Open on Main Street LWR

Nine New Businesses to Open on Main Street LWR

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