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

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 22, 2013
Firefighters oppose pension board

The Town Commission approved an emergency ordinance on first reading Monday to alleviate any concern with a new pension board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 7, 2025
Unincorporated Manatee County residents can file police reports online

In the first two weeks of service, about 200 online reports were filed through the Manatee County Sheriff's Office website.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 2, 2011
Lakewood Ranch volleyball team makes history

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team won the program's first district title with a 3-1 victory over Seminole Osceola in the Class 6A-District 12 championship Oct. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • December 12, 2022
Nature recovers faster than infrastructure at Myakka River State Park

The ecologically significant recreation venue remains closed while hurricane repairs continue.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 12, 2022
City to vote on Bayfront Park splash pad revision next week

The revised plan for a renovated park and splash pad replacement at Bayfront Park includes shade structures and raises the cost to $3.2 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eva Rey |
  • July 18, 2012
My View: Public hearings set for FY 2013

In August, Manatee County residents will receive their TRIM (Truth In Millage) notice from the Manatee County Property Appraiser.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2011
Dentists whiten, brighten holiday

One hundred patients received free dental care at Creekwood Dental Nov. 23 during Give Thanks with a Smile Day.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 2, 2012
Sarasota road construction resumes tomorrow

In observance of the holiday season, construction has been suspended through today, and will resume tomorrow, Jan. 3.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 30, 2018
Longboat prepares to demolish Colony

The town of Longboat Key is preparing documents to alert Colony Beach and Tennis Resort unit owners of an intention to demolish the former retreat on, or after, June 15

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2016
Sales tax arguments take center stage

Timing, transparency issues of debate for half-cent sales tax proposals.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 28, 2017
Lawsuit over development in Tara may be ending

Settlement will lead to commercial development at Tara entrance.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 9, 2016
Underground utilities: 10 things to know

The decision day for a $23.85 million project is March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 10, 2016
Coon Key Bridge repairs compound island traffic woes

Next month, a FDOT project will reduce the bridge to one westbound lane, which has St. Armands Circle businesses worried about the impact on traffic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 26, 2024
Single-span bridge preferred to replace for Little Ringling Bridge

A single bridge to replace the twin spans would cost an estimated $59.1 million. Construction would not begin until 2028.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 12, 2024
Most Longboat Key restaurants are open

Staple restaurants on the Key shared what it is like being open after two hurricanes devastated the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 25, 2024
Center Point will add grocer, restaurants and more by summer

Chamberlin's Natural Foods and Bar Italia head the lineup coming to Waterside in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 6, 2024
Bomb squad to purchase new suits with Manatee County grant

With a $170,000 grant, Manatee County buys extra protection for those bomb squad members who put their lives on the line in Manatee, Highlands and Hardee counties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 4, 2020
Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival asserts its identity

By going solo, organizers have been able to add events, emphasize message

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Obituaries

Obituaries

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 11, 2011
Public-transportation plan demands no subsidy

The operator of a free electric-car transportation service on Siesta Key wants to bring his business to downtown Sarasota, carrying passengers up and down Main Street for free.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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