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

  • 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 Staff |
  • June 15, 2010
Our View: Blame game

It's Tuesday, June 15, one day after the Longboat Key Town Commission likely killed the Longboat Key Club and Resort's renovation and expansion plan, and it's a good bet many Longboaters are still in a swoon, swirling, dazed and ... well, P-Oed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • 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
  • News
  • 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
  • News
  • 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
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2011
Longboat Key Fire Rescue honors two of its members

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department honored two employees recently for their service to the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2011
Creekwood toddler nearly drowns

The incident occurred around 1 p.m. today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 18, 2013
Sarasota County Commission to hold planning workshop

Commissioners will discuss the future of Sarasota County Sheriff's Office facilities March 20.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 25, 2020
Siesta Beach again ranked No. 1

Tripadvisor's annual Travelers Choice Awards ranked the beach No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 11 in the world.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 16, 2020
Two more Sarasota Memorial patients test positive for COVID-19

An 87-year-old man and an 80-year-old man are hospitalized and isolated after testing positive for the coronavirus March 13 and 14.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 21, 2015
Top Story — January: Lido Beach resort fire forces evacuation

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 29, 2019
Longboat Key sets up sandbag station

Residents and business owners can get 10 each at self-service location at Broadway Street beach access lot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 20, 2018
Manatee County Sheriff's office detectives make arrest in murder case

Manatee County Sheriff's Office report says Aaron Koziak confessed to shooting Antonio Bradley, dumping his body in Myakka City.

  • East County
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