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

  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 15, 2016
Community prepares for the Giving Challenge

Will donors top last year's record $7 million in contributions during the 24-hour event?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.28.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 23, 2015
Asolo Rep receives $100,000 grant from Barancik Foundation

The gift will go toward supporting the 2015-2016 season as well as continuing the studies and community programs in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 7, 2013
Contractors battle heavy rainfall impact

Contractors are working to eliminate unsightly algae and submerged vegetation in Lakewood Ranch, after heavy rainfalls last month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 10, 2013
Scholarship award takes pair to Arizona

Danae McDermott discovered her love for graphic design with the help of her yearbook adviser at Lakewood Ranch High School. Now, the two will attend a national conference together.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 21, 2014
Memorial Day parade honors fallen soldiers

Organizers of the 'Tribute to Heroes' parade expect more than 4,000 attendees this year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 13, 2026
Go for the Cure kickoff sees record attendance

Through an afternoon of canasta and mahjong, Longboat Key Club members raised funds for Breast Health Sarasota Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 30, 2022
Longboat Key firefighters dive into water-rescue training

Siesta Key lifeguards gave a refresher water-rescue course to LBK Fire Rescue personnel at the Sand Cay Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 13, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival: Symphony Concert I - All Beethoven

A not-very-funny thing happened on the way to the end of the first movement of Beethoven's G Major Piano Concerto Saturday night: The lights went out in the Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
News Briefs

Keep Manatee Beautiful organizes site cleanups; Ranch Medical Center to host open house; FEMA recognition aids Manatee County residents; Rescue hosts adoption event; Bank merger deal called off

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2020
Coronavirus could delay major projects

Phase one of The Bay Sarasota and the Selby Gardens master plan are awaiting the review of city officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 23, 2018
Disaster seminar employs lessons from Irma to discuss preparedness

Elizabeth Cuevas Neunder, a Puerto Rican chamber official, will be this year’s keynote speaker.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Sarasota Military Academy |
  • January 16, 2025
Building Bonds and Developing Leaders: The Sarasota Military Academy Experience

At SMA, all high school students participate in JROTC, a program that emphasizes discipline, leadership, and personal growth.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Retina Group |
  • January 22, 2026
Exceptional Training, Personal Experience

The Retina Group of Florida (RGF) is pleased to welcome Jie Sun, MD, PhD, as the newest physician at its Lakewood Ranch office. Not only does Dr. Sun bring exceptional expertise in medical retina and uveitis she also offers a deeply personal understanding of what vision loss means to patients and their families.

  • Health
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 8, 2020
Volunteer Santa laments loss of Sarasota holiday parade

Longtime volunteer Mark Welicki couldn't participate in the Sarasota Holiday Parade this year but he has high hopes for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 30, 2011
Scene & Heard

Film fest artist gives good face; Local writer chronicles triumph over cancer; 'Beautiful Noise' earns more Hollywood cred; Men's Journal gives Sarasota some brotherly love; and Hot Tickets.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 9, 2013
Hall of Famer: Dave Moates

Lakewood Ranch High physical education teacher Dave Moates will be inducted Jan. 18 into the State College of Florida Hall of Fame.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 3, 2012
Beatles' guitarist's legacy 'keeps music alive'

Music education is 'getting better' with a little help from Louise Harrison - and her friends.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 4, 2020
A rung higher on the ladder in Lakewood Ranch

Top firefighters honored by East Manatee Fire Rescue

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 28, 2019
We Care Manatee hosts feathery evening

Black Tie Bash is back, Embracing Our Differences honors late co-founder, Forks & Corks has been rescheduled and more news on the scene this week.

  • Black Tie
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