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

  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 4, 2026
Braden River High boys basketball team turns the tides with teamwork

The Pirates recorded 20 wins in the regular season and hope to continue that success in the postseason.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • May 7, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Sir Frederick Ashton Festival takes over Sarasota ...; Surprising Sunday; and Calendar calls.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2022
Longboat pushes through better-than-expected Hurricane Ian

Town Manager Tom Harmer and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi both touted how fortunate the town was in experiencing minimal damage.

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  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • August 2, 2022
New boater rules set after completion of emergency dredge on Beer Can Island

Restricted areas on the north end of Longboat Key will only allow swimmers, kayakers and paddleboarders.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota cell towers prompt 5G concerns, curiosity

Poles sprouting around downtown will boost cell service with new technology and host 5G in the future, but worries emerge about long-term risks.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 4, 2009
Tales from the Playhouse

The Players Theatre's 80-year history is steeped in ghost stories, Hollywood beginnings and theatrical risks.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 7, 2018
Hopes, Miner should go

Manatee schools need the proposed 1-mill tax if they are to get on a path of consistently rising success. But voters also need a sign that the board can be trusted.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 9, 2015
Community Carol at the Pops Orchestra

The Pops Orchestra combines music and theater for the first time.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 10, 2023
Updated incentives could bring affordable housing to east Bradenton

The Livable Manatee Incentive Program works to benefit builders and residents.

  • East County
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 20, 2024
In defining bars and clubs, city asks: Do restaurants need kitchens?

The city of Sarasota's proposed zoning definitions of downtown restaurants, bars and nightclubs would impact those establishments' operations, hours and outdoor seating.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 6, 2012
High school rivals united as teammates

Braden River High senior Matt McNab and Lakewood Ranch High senior Tyler Norris both will play soccer for Francis Marion University in Florence, S.C., this fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 18, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Bella Patterson

The Braden River girls basketball player talks learning to stop relying on height and her ability to box out opponents.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Cameron Lynch

The Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse senior is expected to have a big 2020 season.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ella Pfeil

The Riverview volleyball junior talks changing positions and her dream superpower.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 9, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Mela Sharma

The Braden River senior talks winning districts and visiting family in India

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 19, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Heather Jones

The Lakewood Ranch junior talks winning in PKs and her biggest challenge

  • East County
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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 2, 2017
School Board votes not to join in lawsuit against the state

Several Florida school districts are suing the state over a bill that was passed this summer, but Sarasota board members agree — it's not the best use of the county's time and money.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.04.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.04.17

  • Sarasota
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  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 11, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Shawn Maestre

The Lakewood Ranch junior wrestler is primed for a breakout season.

  • East County
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