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

  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 23, 2009
Manatee OKs Tara Bridge land acquisition

The commission today voted 5-2 to take land that would be used for the construction of the bridge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 25, 2012
Tennis Center plan for wine, beer moves forward

The Town Commission agreed to move forward with a Tennis Center plan for wine and beer sales.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 4, 2012
Plaza height to top commission discussion

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider adopting changes to its Comprehensive Plan tonight that could impact the maximum allowable height of Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 29, 2020
Sarasota City Commission approves mask requirements

In a 4-1 vote, the commission adopted an ordinance mandating face coverings when social distancing is not possible in public settings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 10, 2020
Longboat Key's public beach parking remains closed for at least two more weeks

Public beach parking, town facilities and many amenities will remain closed because of concerns about COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 1, 2020
Town of Longboat Key hosts open house

Residents mingled with town organizations at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota County considers voluntary evacuations, shelter openings

Officials continue to monitor Hurricane Irma's path, and are preparing to make changes if the storm changes course.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2014
North-end erosion deemed emergency

The town will get 100% of sand dredged from a WCIND project this summer for its shores, with Manatee County receiving 100% of sand the next time the site is dredged.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 16, 2025
Republican challenger files for County Commission District 2

Incumbent Mark Smith will face a primary race against attorney and former prosecutor Kristina Sargent for the Sarasota County Commission District 2 seat.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • January 15, 2026
From a Tragic Accident to a Swift Near-Full Recovery

How Lakewood Ranch Medical Center saved the life of a USF Professor.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2015
Dezzi feels heat from contract comments

Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi is still the town’s fire chief. But he is no longer part of the town manager’s contract negotiation team.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 17, 2011
Advice from an award-winning firm, 'Think Like a Raindrop'

An award-winning architecture firm shares its secrets. A big key, for any business: Creativity can come from anywhere.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 19, 2023
Plans emerge for luxury golf community in Myakka City

After the Manatee County Commission's approval in June, builders plan to begin work on a Nick Price-designed course this fall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • February 18, 2010
MY VIEW: 4 reasons to nix the school tax

The reasons why Sarasota County taxpayers - and parents - should oppose the renewal of the district's special one-mill tax extension continue to mount in stunning fashion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • May 10, 2012
PREEN & CHIC: MAMA'S DAY!

PREEN & CHIC: MAMA'S DAY!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 16, 2016
Remembering Paul Wolfe — Sarasota's Music Man

Paul Wolfe, co-founder of the Sarasota Music Festival, died Tuesday at age 90.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 6, 2024
New Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach brings state title experience

Allan Knight has won state titles at Bishop Moore Catholic and Timber Creek High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 4, 2017
Longboat Town Commission advances fire station bond

If approved by the commission in November and voters in March, the bond would deliver nearly $5.9 million to rebuild one fire station and renovate the other.

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