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

  • By Emma Burke |
  • April 9, 2023
3 Sarasota breweries that knock it out of the park

Whether you're craving a fruity pale ale or a coffee porter, Big Top Brewing Company, Good Liquid Brewing Company and Calusa Brewing are the perfect spots to get your brew on.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By David Conway |
  • June 16, 2021
Developer plots residences for Sarasota Kennel Club site

A company under contract to purchase the former dog track hopes to build up to 380 units on the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 14, 2013
Klauber stalls Colony Lender foreclosure

Longtime Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber placed three entities in bankruptcy last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 9, 2015
Aldi approved for East County

Aldi is adding a second grocer location to Manatee County and its first East County location.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 4, 2013
Battle ready

Superintendent Rick Mills' strategy to get ahead of the district's financial trouble combines precision with collaboration.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 20, 2017
Weathering the Storm: Arts community proves resilient after Hurricane Irma

In the days following the historic storm, Sarasota’s arts community shows its strength.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 2, 2010
Crime Cleanup

Sheriff Tom Knight grew tired of watching minor offenders getting sentenced to weekend-only jail terms and sitting around eating on the taxpayer' dime, so he created a program that made the criminals productive citizens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Hero's a SMART choice for Lightning grant

Longtime volunteer named a 'community hero' by Tampa Bay Lightning.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 20, 2016
Longboat Key Turtle Watch: On The Tracks

Take a walk with the Longboat Key Turtle Watch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 6, 2022
Retired Air Force colonel ready to begin new duty as school board member

Lakewood Ranch's Richard Tatem, the new District 5 representative, says the search for a new School District of Manatee County superintendent is a top priority.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 11, 2020
Myakka puts COVID-19 grants to work

Myakka organizations can use new machine to fight COVID-19

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • November 2, 2017
The role of transit in Sarasota

It might make sense to offer transit vouchers for ride-sharing and paratransit services.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 5, 2020
Lakewood Ranch softball players find closure with travel ball

The seniors got to end their high school careers on a high note.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 30, 2020
The best East County sports photos of 2020

These were the views from the top of the sports mountain.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: O Canada

The real Canadians at Bird Key Yacht Club's O' Canada event wore Canadian flag stickers on Saturday, Jan. 7 - everyone else did their best to fake it in red, white and winter sweaters. Dinner was served, and live music was provided.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Walk of Fame

Dozens of East County dogs put their best paw forward during the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's Walk of Fame fundraiser Jan. 15 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. During the event, East County residents and their four-legged friends enjoyed a pet parade and costume contest, a family festival, raffles, musical entertainment and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea Episcopal St. Pat's

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church celebrated St. Patrick's Day two days early on March 15. The group wore their best green and dined on traditional St. Patrick's Day corned-beef sandwiches.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Music Festival

Linger Lodge hosted the Braden River Music Festival and Gumbo Cook-off Saturday, May 4, at its restaurant and campground.'¨'¨'¨ The festival featured live bluegrass, Americana and Southern rock concerts and a gumbo cook-off, with festival attendees voting on the best-tasting gumbo.'¨'¨

  • East County
  • News
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • April 30, 2009
Riding the rails

Longboat Key's 'Energetic Travelers' continue to traverse North America's terrain in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 6, 2013
View from the Top: Sandy Loevner

In her 15th year as board president, Sandy Loevner is helping one of the country's largest non-profit charity events continue to soar.

  • Arts + Culture
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