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

  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 22, 2011
Fifty more reasons this father is thankful today

There have been multiple occasions in the car with my two young children when I've turned to my wife and told her the only thing I wanted for Christmas, my birthday or Father's Day is that limousine window that separates the driver from the back seat.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2015
Conversation with with Julius Halas

Before former Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Julius Halas, 61, left the town to become director of the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal’s Office in 2009, he gave the Longboat Observer his personal cellphone number and said to call any time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 5, 2009
River Club South home sells for $500,000

River Club South home sells for $500,000

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Manatee Community Foundation |
  • November 30, 2024
Five Things You Didn't Know About Manatee Community Foundation

As we move forward, we hope to closely partner with our donors, fellow foundations, government officials, the business community, and our esteemed nonprofit partners — because philanthropy is a team sport.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 23, 2016
Redeemer campus grows with congregation

Church of the Redeemer members met this month to discuss a three-phase plan for expansion in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2013
Star seller: Roger Pettingell

Roger Pettingell was the top-ranked agent in 2012 on the Sarasota-Manatee Multiple Listing Service in total volume and the top-ranked Coldwell Banker agent in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 26, 2025
Fall prep sports storylines you won't want to miss

These teams and athletes are gunning for state titles in 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 18, 2023
The invincibly ignorant

The antisemitic protesters are so brainwashed that truth and evidence make no difference. Have faith: "Remnants" will prevail.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2012
Runoff project needs extension

The Beach Road drainage improvement is still held up in permitting, but Sarasota County will need to get an extension to keep the $975,000 grant from SWFWMD.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 27, 2009
Man on the street: Favorite memories

On Friday, we headed to The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, where employees and guests were saying goodbye while hotels and shops prepared to suspend operations as of Sunday, Sept. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 1, 2013
Sequestration affects Sarasota County tourist taxes

The automatic federal spending cuts will require nearly $40,000 of additional spending from bed tax revenues to replace bond subsidies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2016
Ron Johnson legacy: A blueprint on life

The former Longboat Key mayor and longtime civic and community leader died June 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2009
Sweetbay launches schools program

Sweetbay Supermarkets recently launched its sixth annual 'Sweetbay Supports Schools' program, a fundraising opportunity for area schools to raise money.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 11, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Suncoast Food and Wine Fest

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch will host its 10th Suncoast Food and Wine Fest Nov. 12, at Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 9, 2011
Executive director interviews begin

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board and community will meet with candidates for the Town Hall executive director post tonight.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 28, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Armands Winter Art Festival

More than 250 artists and craftsmen will have their work for sale.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
Temple Beth Sholom celebrates Pi Day

As part of Temple Beth Sholom Goldie Feldman Academy's annual Pi Day celebration, eighth-grade student Sierra Van Such recited pi to 2,109 digits from memory.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 7, 2018
Corvettes on the Circle revs up St. Armands

Corvette owners showed off their rides at St. Armands Circle for the 22nd annual Corvettes on the Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2023
Asolo Repertory Theatre expands management team

Sarah Johnson and Eric Pugh fill development and marketing posts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
Arts Alliance makes final push for housing study

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County needs $9,000 to gather more information about a potential artist live/work housing project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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