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Results for: Top HVAC service in San Diego comes from Reliable Standard Heating & Air’s commitment to excellence

  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 13, 2021
Affordable housing proposals advanced for north Sarasota County site

Commissioners selected two proposals to be moved forward for the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 7, 2009
SunniBunni scoops up Ranch Lake Plaza spot

Sarasota resident Alex Vain Wie will open her third SunniBunni Frozen Yogurt and Organic Fruit Smoothies location in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 9, 2018
Former head of FEMA presents fixes for county's emergency management weaknesses

The key points: Open more shelters earlier and simplify communications to the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 17, 2023
Longboat park saxophonist's Sinatra standard falls flat

A saxophonist who didn't have a Frank Sinatra standard down pat is just one of the complaints Longboat Key police responded to in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 31, 2022
Some Lakewood Ranch residents to see discolored water from main break

Manatee County Utilities, which says the water is safe to drink, is working to repair a leaking pipe near Lake Manatee.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 26, 2019
Glasser/Schoenbaum's Spring Luncheon celebrates place making

The Collaboration Celebration was held March 26 at The Westin Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 26, 2017
Town approves general fund budget

Millage rate, revenues and expenditures all remain similar to last year's levels.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 6, 2017
Manatee County issues storm debris update

Contractors will temporarily add pickups on weekends to catch up on service.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 13, 2016
Manatee County School Board reschedules classes

Instructional days have been added to make up time lost from hurricanes.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 1, 2015
MCAT launches Ranch route this weekend

The Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) route to Lakewood Ranch begins Jan. 3.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 25, 2024
SRQ to add new daily flight to New York City

American Airlines will now offer six destinations out of the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 29, 2025
LRHS golfer wins in American Junior Golf Association debut

Emily Storm is breaking through in her golf game at the right time.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 15, 2013
March 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Crist to speak in Lakewood Ranch, Buchanan to hold Longboat listening session; Culver's restaurant considers U.S. 41 location; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 31, 2012
Town urges FAA to quiet plane noise

The town is asking the Federal Aviation Administration to follow properly its noise abatement procedures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bob and Shannon Gault |
  • September 2, 2023
‘Investments’ vs. increased operating costs

A reader writes to question the town of Longboat Key's spending.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 10, 2018
Braden River football survives Plant City comeback

The Pirates held off the Raiders 28-23

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 25, 2022
Longboat leaders lament spike in traffic congestion

Although immediate congestion was expected, the town is still concerned about long-term placement of pedestrian crossings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 21, 2011
EDIBLES: Sweet, sweeter, sweetest

Everyone has food memories associated with the holidays. My own include sugarplums that my maternal grandmother used to send from Stop & Shop in Chicago when I was a child.

  • Arts + Culture
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