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Results for: Top-rated AC repair is provided by Reliable Standard Heating & Air in San Diego.

  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2012
'No swim' advisory for Bird Key Park

A 'no swim' advisory has been issued for Bird Key Park west of Ringling Causeway Bridge, due to elevated levels of harmful bacteria.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 31, 2013
Colony's appearance from the beach questioned

Now that the front of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been cleaned up, residents want the back of the resort to be spruced up.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 22, 2020
Goodwin named FSBA president

School board member Jane Goodwin was named the 2020-21 president of the Florida School Boards Association.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 14, 2019
Riverview High School staff member dismissed after altercation involving student

School district police are still investigating the circumstances of the incident.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 8, 2015
Commission approves Siesta Isles’ tree permit appeal

Commissioners vindicated residents who were asked to stop construction for lack of a tree permit.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 13, 2017
Manatee County yet to decide storm debris collection

For homeowners in need of disposing hurricane-related debris, here is some important guidelines you need to know.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 4, 2013
Longboat Key street lighting assistance requested

North end residents are requesting more lighting along Gulf of Mexico Drive and the town is working to accommodate the request.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2013
July 22: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Alta Vista construction begins; Restaurant manager dies after beating; School Board to vote on new administrators; PHOTO GALLERY: Beads F.O.B 20th Anniversary; Sarasota County School Board to present 2013-14 budget

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 7, 2014
The Ringling encourages viewing more than 30 seconds

The Ringling Museum will participate in Slow Art Day 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 10, 2020
Stay the course, governor

The media chafes that DeSantis is an outlier. But his approach is helping 95% of Floridians not infected with the coronavirus.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
INCORPORATION Q&A: Friends of Lakewood Ranch

Opponents of the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch answer readers' questions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 30, 2022
Sarasota metro ranks seventh in the nation for new home construction

Demographics of new residents in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton area are shifting as the area ranks seventh in the nation among mid-size MSAs in approving new home construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2016
Key leaders question Fruitville redesign plans

As the city works to create a more pedestrian-friendly atmosphere along Fruitville Road, barrier island residents are wondering how changes might impact their traffic conditions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2015
Searching for affordable housing

As the city takes aim at addressing its lack of affordable housing, officials examine the origins of the issue and seek out solutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 8, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River's No. 4 cleared to return to the backfield.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 24, 2022
Longboat study aims to prepare town for rising tides

A multi-phased approach was designed to offer a range of ideas on sealing off the sea from island properties — and how to pay for it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2011
Longboat Key town employees could see bonus

The Longboat Key Town Commission unanimously approved an amendment Nov. 17 granting employees a one-time payment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 15, 2020
School board considers mask policy extension

If the policy extension is approved, students could have to wear masks for the rest of the school year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2018
Manatee County Commission set to vote on impact fees

Lower impact fees would result in $2 million less annually.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2016
Brazilian pepper a hot topic

Lakewood Ranch CDD supervisors increase budget to deal with invasive plant.

  • East County
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