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

  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 24, 2018
Making waves

For the 20th consecutive year, Cannons Marine has been named to the Grady-White Admiral’s Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 27, 2017
Betty Schoenbaum celebrates 100th birthday with Heart to Heart Hug Day

Sarasota philanthropist continues to give back, this time with her trademark greeting.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 28, 2015
Make-A-Wish grants Pine View student's dream trip

A normal day at school turns into a wish come true for Pine View student Jamie Myers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 9, 2013
Visit Sarasota County announces Annual National Tourism Week Awards

Visit Sarasota County announced the recipients of the 2013 National Tourism Week Awards Thursday, May 9, at a ceremony breakfast held at Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 14, 2014
Sarasota Police Department adds canine cop

Andro, a 21-month-old German shepherd, joins Officer Nick Dominis after the retirement of K9 Kuda.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 6, 2014
JFSM collaborates with Selby Gardens

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens collaborated to create the 'Ein Gedi Pool.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2023
Equality Florida holds Royal Masquerade Ball

The LGBTQ+ advocacy organization held its Suncoast Celebration to "let them eat cake."

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2023
Visible Men Academy shares the power of love during annual luncheon

The school's Love Lunch provided the perfect backdrop for inspiration Oct. 24.

  • Black Tie
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 16, 2025
Kiwanians honor outgoing leader

New president Danielle Gladding presented him with an award "in appreciation for your many years of dedicated service and your outstanding leadership to our club."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • December 5, 2025
Sarasota Concert Association presents the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Join Sarasota Concert Association on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7:30 pm at Van Wezel.

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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 17, 2024
Affordable housing proposed for Lakewood Ranch area

If approved, the 66-unit rental townhome project will be located on Lorraine Road next to Savanna at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2020
Performing arts groups take their shows outside

As COVID-19 continues to limit indoor performances, Sarasota's arts community is pursuing opportunities to play outdoors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 23, 2022
Lakewood Ranch's Richard Tatem elected to Manatee School Board District 5

Every vote counted for Richard Tatem as his 50.5% makes him the District 5 representative without the need for a run-off.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 24, 2021
School Board of Manatee County extends mask mandate

A mask mandate with opt-out option will be in place for the School District of Manatee County until Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 30, 2021
Bradenton Motorsports Park employee died in fatal crash

Bradenton Motorsports Park employee died trying to help drag racing driver to safety.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 26, 2010
Some Turtle Beach parking to be prohibited

Blind Pass Road residents are fearful that roadside parking could keep emergency vehicles from access their homes and condos.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 8, 2012
Mote asks beachgoers to preserve turtle tracks

Turtle tracks allow beach patrols to locate hatched nests that had their markers destroyed by Tropical Storm Debby.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 27, 2012
Aug. 27: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 7, 2012
Grand theft suspect nabbed at Burger King

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Jeremiah Lee early this morning.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2012
Donna Hayes cited for careless driving

Following traffic crash this morning, Manatee County Commissioner Donna Hayes left the accident scene, because she felt ill. She did leave her information with the other driver.

  • East County
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