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Results for: Top-rated AC repair is provided by Reliable Standard Heating & Air in San Diego.

  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 1, 2021
Bishop Animal Shelter readies for donation to county

Donation of a $10 million pet animal facility has Manatee County considering its options.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 4, 2021
The Legislature’s agenda

In their opening speeches to members of the Florida House and Senate, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Senate President Wilton Simpson and Speaker Chris Sprowls spelled out what we can expect the Legislature to do.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Oktoberfest

Sam Sneade's Tavern hosted its first Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 8 with proceeds benefiting The Humane Society. They served brats, pretzels, rotisserie chicken and - of course - beer. And Northern Sounds provided authentic German music for the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Community Open House

On March 8, the community of Longboat Key was invited to attend an Open House showcasing all town departments and the services they provide. The morning included demonstrations, tours and opportunities to learn more about issues that affect the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 22, 2019
Lakewood Ranch is mastering the art of reinvention

Don’t settle for a home you don’t love. Radical reinvention is possible. Jason and Tracy Cotterill proved it in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 6, 2023
County plans $170 million in penny-tax spending

From the new administration building to park improvements, Sarasota County commissioners hear proposed capital projects funded by the penny sales tax.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Joe Barbetta

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 14, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's Humanitarian of the Year nominations due

A new Junior Humanitarian of the Year will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 28, 2022
Court date nears for car lot planned for Lakewood Ranch border

A July 13 court date will decide if Cox Chevrolet can begin building a car lot the northwest corner of S.R. 64 and 117th Street East.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 30, 2014
Sunday service

Storeowners in Sarasota County can't sell alcohol before noon on Sundays, sending some customers, and their money, across county lines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 15, 2024
Will affordable housing policy encourage 'concrete canyons'?

Sarasota Vice Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch worries that the city's proposed incentives might bring about unintended consequences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 17, 2017
An unCERTan future looms for citizen response group

Emergency response programs may struggle without county's support.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 5, 2023
EMS Field Day unites emergency organizations to learn new skills

EMS providers offer hands-on opportunities to learn new skills to use in the field.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 5, 2011
Q & A with Interim Town Manager David Bullock

After 14 years at the No. 2 spot with Sarasota County, David Bullock will take charge as Longboat Key interim town manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2011
Letters to the editor

Outgoing Mayor Spoll should be commended for leadership; SmartMoney magazine gets it wrong on gold; Town should create state-of-the-art bikeways; Thanks to all who made fashion show a success; Thankful Scott averted high-speed rail wreck; Flight path opposition shows entitlement mentality

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 20, 2015
Sidelines: East County 5.21.2015

Local sports news.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 2, 2020
Roundabout could be added on Siesta Key

County officials are looking at options for improvements to the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 14, 2022
Sarasota city commissioners sworn in, pick Battie as mayor for 2022-23

After Jen Ahearn-Koch and Debbie Trice were sworn in, the Sarasota City Commission selected Kyle Battie to succeed Erik Arroyo as mayor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 20, 2009
Statue ruling questioned

Incendiary Internet postings have caused sailor-statue supporters to charge that the Public Art Committee had already decided 'Unconditional Surrender's' fate before last week's public hearing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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