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

  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 26, 2018
One-man play carries the weight of the Vietnam War at FST Stage III

Florida Studio Theatre's “The Things They Carried” gives a glimpse of the war inside the main — and only — character's head.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2017
Two junior runners anchor Sarasota High cross country

Both set personal records at the North Port Invitational Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 2, 2009
Hope in the Unseen

Several Gulf Coast window and shutter companies see hope in a new insurance rule. One entrepreneur is even opening a new showroom to meet the expected demand.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 8, 2020
Phase one of Longboat Key's undergrounding project is near completion

The town of Longboat Key's plan is to have its $49.1 million undergrounding project finished by the end of 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 31, 2015
Sarasota Ballet adds Sir Frederick Ashton's "Enigma Variations" to 25th anniversary season

Sarasota Ballet will be the first American company to perform and add both Ashton's "Enigma Variations" and "Marguerite and Armand" to its repertoire.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 28, 2026
What to know about local prep baseball as season approaches

The FHSAA regular season begins Feb. 9, but preseason classic tournaments will be underway even sooner.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 14, 2011
Stream of Dreams

John Rorer built a small natural foods empire on the Gulf Coast during the past decade. His lynchpin is a lesson for all entrepreneurs: He isn't afraid of new ideas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
Our View

Don't cave, commissioners

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 16, 2022
Instagram followers turn a shelling passion into a part-time job

Follow Me to Longboat Key, run by Sheila Loccisano, has more than 100,000 followers on Instagram.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 27, 2009
Lady Pirates power past Lady Rams

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Riverview in three sets tonight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 25, 2010
Local pairs skaters place eighth, ninth at World Championships

United States National Figure Skating Champions and Olympians Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett posted a season best free skate at the 2010 ISU Figure Skating World Championships March 24 in Torino, Italy, placing eighth with a score of 172.47. Training partners and fellow Olympians Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig finished in ninth place with a score of 165.96.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Fourth of July on Longboat Key

This weekend, Longboat Key will be full of patriotic parties.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 18, 2011
'Super moon' to raise tides

The moon will be extremely close to the Earth this weekend, creating larger than usual tides on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 29, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: "The Game's Afoot"

The comedic play opens March 29 at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • November 30, 2012
Nov. 30: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories:Impact fees increasing, LBK resident calls for a new town commission perspective, Braden River high beats Venice high in ladies basketball and our Weekend Best Bets

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 26, 2019
Forks & Corks rescheduled due to weather

The annual outdoor wine festival will be held May 5.

  • Black Tie
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 8, 2019
Longboat Harbour presents the best of Broadway

Bob Geraci and Jan Ortmann performed Broadway hits for residents March 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 10, 2017
Wine, Women & Shoes guests put their best foot forward

The annual luncheon and fashion show on Nov. 10 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota benefited Forty Carrots Family Center.

  • Black Tie
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2016
AS Roma Showcase coming to Premier Sports Campus

The showcase games start at 9 a.m. each day.

  • East County
  • Sports
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