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

  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 16, 2012
Observed: Views of alcohol on beach remain in sharp contrast

It was inevitable that the death of Donna Chen would spark an effort to ban alcohol on Siesta Public Beach. What remains to be seen is how strong public support will be for that initiative.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robert Plunket |
  • June 16, 2017
Three things

Summer fun

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 1, 2010
Paddleboarding craze creates major waves in Sarasota

The Sarasota Stand Up Paddleboarding Beach Festival with Ark Paddleboards and Sarasota Paddleboard Co. will be July 17-18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 1, 2010
Paddleboarding craze creates major waves

The Sarasota Stand Up Paddleboarding Beach Festival with Ark Paddleboards and Sarasota Paddleboard Co. will be July 17-18.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ila Edwards |
  • July 26, 2013
Infuse Me! Cantaloupe Infused Vodka

Infuse Me! Cantaloupe Infused Vodka

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By David Conway |
  • October 20, 2016
Women’s Sports Museum sets its sights on Sarasota bayfront

A local group is pitching a bayfront home for a women’s sports museum. Will the concept be a hit with city leaders and residents?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 13, 2022
FST cabaret brings the jukebox hits with a modern twist

"Rock & Roll Reignited" is taking on some of the songs you love best at Florida Studio Theatre. And bringing them back to the future.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 6, 2015
Guided by Love: Story of a puppy raiser

A Palmer Ranch family has raised 14 dogs for Southeastern Guide Dogs and Canine Companions for Independence.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • December 14, 2017
Downtown developer seeks land-use changes

A proposed comprehensive plan amendment could allow for a large high-rise project at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2014
DID grapples with present, future budget considerations

Between Five Points Park lighting and potential expansion, the Downtown Improvement District is dealing with fiscal concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

District releases schedule to pay back schools; River Club Plaza announces new tenants

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2019
All-Star baseball tournaments bring out the 'fun' in fundamentals

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 2, 2016
Longboat Key’s Mar Vista hits topping point

The roof is a major component of Mar Vista’s $2 million renovation project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 6, 2024
Manatee Commissioner George Kruse goes grassroots for reelection

Kruse is running for reelection to the at-large District 7 seat.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 18, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Library upgrades, Lorraine Road prioritized for 2026

Manatee County commissioners started the budget process, but the final budget won't be approved until September.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 15, 2018
Epic start in Lakewood Ranch

Former Polo Grill & Bar co-owner Jaymie Klauber takes a different trail in starting equine business.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 12, 2023
Tidewell Foundation puts Longboat office building on market for $3M

The office building currently houses The Paradise Center, Fitness Quest Longboat Key and medical offices.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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 Edward Alley |
  • June 11, 2018
Sarasota Music Festival opens strong with 'Brilliantly Baroque' and 'Afternoon of a Faun'

Angelo Xiang Yu, Nathan Mo, Clive Greensmith and many more students and faculty alike shine in first week of the Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 3, 2019
A bright surprise for East County veteran

FPL decorates East County veteran's home as a holiday surprise

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