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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is the best HVAC company in San Diego.

  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 19, 2015
Nicole Rissler joins SANCA

The former director of sports for Visit Sarasota County, Nicole Rissler, June 18 accepted the chief operating officer position with the Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Inc.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 22, 2016
Tara Preserve CDD chairman warns landscaping company to shape up

The supervisors have received numerous complaints from residents about a decline in landscaping efforts.

  • East County
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  • By Jack Short |
  • September 18, 2015
Visit Sarasota County elects new chairman, vice chairman

Key player in Bayfront 20:20 Drayton Saunders moves into top position on tourism advisory board

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 19, 2015
This Week in History

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2014
Top Stories - East County: September

The PDQ (People Dedicated to Quality) restaurant chain is known for its fresh chicken tenders, sandwiches and salads and homemade sauces and dressings.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 17, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Ashley Baker and Joy Loos

The smell of handmade soap wafts from Joy Loos' kitchen, where she and her daughter, Ashley Baker, make soap for their company, Ashjoi All Natural Soaps.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 19, 2014
PDQ restaurant opens Sunday

The PDQ (People Dedicated to Quality) restaurant chain is known for its fresh chicken tenders, sandwiches and salads and homemade sauces and dressings.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 7, 2014
Construction begins on ParkCrest site

The new site plan for the property, which wraps around the southwest side of Bennett Park, includes more open space and more trees. The complex on 67 acres will have a nature-oriented theme and two clubhouses.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 20, 2013
Adams makes push for more Colony units

Colony Beach Investors LLC is offering to buy more Colony Beach & Tennis Resort units ranging from $30,000 to $60,000, depending on the condition, square footage and location of the units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 23, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund distributes grants

The charitable fund awarded $68,402 in grants to area organizations, during its 2013 grant awards ceremony.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 27, 2024
Rotary Club of Longboat Key provides free lunch for first responders

The Big Blue Grilled Cheese Co. food truck provided gourmet grilled cheeses for first responders to enjoy after a morning of keeping Longboat safe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 11, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Block Party features 70 local businesses, builders and clubs

The Lakewood Ranch Block Party, which was a collaboration between Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and Lakewood Ranch Communities, took place April 10.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • May 4, 2016
Players Theatre uproots from longtime Sarasota home

The Players Theatre is selling its property near the bayfront and moving to Lakewood Ranch. Why is the oldest arts organization in Sarasota leaving the city?

  • Sarasota
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  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 14, 2024
Sarasota Opera presents a 'Carmen' for the ages

Despite recent trends, the Sarasota Opera takes a traditional approach to the popular Bizet opera.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 13, 2012
Planning mode: Rehab vs. rebuild

Colony unit owners received details about two plans this week that depict two different visions for the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 3, 2021
Sarasota outperforms state average in FSA tests

The district ranked third in English and sixth in mathematics.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 26, 2015
Lifetime of education

Out-of-Door Academy celebrates 90 years since first opening its doors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Pure Blends Performance Nutrition

When you step into Pure Blends Performance Nutrition, you won't find a typical menu that lists a variety of smoothie flavors on the wall.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 8, 2012
News Briefs

Yellow lines aren't a new crosswalk; Water advisory lifted for Lido Beach; Deputy fire chief makes magazine cover; September ZBA meeting canceled

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 2, 2012
Thunder appoint new athletic director

The Out-of-Door Academy football coach Brett Timmons was named the Thunder's new athletic director July 1.

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