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

  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 31, 2010
Sunday best

For each Palm Sunday at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, women parishioners wear colorful hats.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Kentucky Derby Party

Sarasota Yacht Club took bets on horses on May 5, but part of the proceeds went to the Sarasota Yacht Club's Charitable Foundation and will benefit area children. But the Derby wasn't the only competition; the women had a vote for the best hat. It was such a party that, Colonel Sanders decided to skip out on the derby to spend some time at SYC.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Ferraris on St. Armands

Red was the color of the day at Ferraris on St. Armands on Saturday, Nov. 5. But it could have been green for the total cost of the 50 or so Ferraris accumulated on the circle to be viewed by the public and other owners. Only one car would be deemed 'The best in show.' Many car gazers hoped they could join the Ferrari Owners Club members on the circle someday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Fall Festival

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA will host a free community event tonight.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • December 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bryan Brothers at Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens

Tennis enthusiasts at the Longboat Key Club and Resort got some elite advice and a whole lot of excitement when a quartet of the world's best players - Horia Tecau Max Mirnyi, and Bob and Mike Bryan - participated in clinics Saturday, Dec. 15, at the club's tennis gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2012
January Year in Pictures: Longboat Key

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of January 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 29, 2016
The year in Sarasota sports photos

A look back on 2016.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 11, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Center for the Arts Art & Blues concert

Some of the best blues performers in the area performed on Feb. 12 at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts. Singer and lead guitarist Steve Arvey, pianist Bill Buchman, harmonica player Tony Smith, bassist Michael Dempsey and drummer Rich Andre performed a jazz and blues concert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bradenton Blues Festival

PHOTO GALLERY: Bradenton Blues Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2013
Weather photo: Longboat Key

Joanne Torlucci submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian Banquet

Sarasota Christian School juniors and seniors dressed in their best formal wear Saturday, May 4, for the Junior and Senior Banquet. Each year, the juniors surprise the seniors by choosing a theme and decorating the school's gymnasium. Students enjoy a meal before the banquet king and queen are named. This year's king and queen were Hunter Drake and Nicole Wittmer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

T. Guy Spencer submitted this sunset photo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Graduation

Sarasota High School seniors graduated Friday, May 30, on the high school's football field. Despite the weather, families gathered to celebrate the class' achievement. Senior Mirriam Barrera's family brought orange and white balloons to show their support. 'We wish her the best of luck,' says brother Omar Barrera.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Skylar Ead |
  • January 29, 2013
How to FroYo in Sarasota

How to FroYo in Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • April 13, 2022
Proposed state budget makes crucial fix to pensions

Legislature increases employer contributions to retirement plans to make them more sustainable for the retirement system and retirees.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2012
Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball ends season in quarterfinals

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 57-32 loss to Tampa Sickles in the Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2011
Commission denies fast-track amendment

Two Sarasota city commissioners changed their minds, deciding they couldn't support a code amendment that sped up the permitting process for applicants.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 6, 2019
Town considers update to rules governing docks

Issue of access through narrower waterways forms basis for offsetting proposal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 27, 2018
Developer plans Golden Gate Point condo

A proposed eight-story, 20-unit condominium drew questions from residents about parking and construction staging.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 16, 2016
East Manatee fired up about new home

East Manatee Fire Rescue District set to open new Station 2.

  • East County
  • News
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