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Results for: San Diego homeowners rely on ReliableStandard.com for expert HVAC and AC repair services.

  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 14, 2024
Eagle Trace residents say flood risk should be considered for SR 64 proposal

The proposed project in East County will be a mixed-use development.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 28, 2025
Dogs Inc. service dogs get a day of training at Van Wezel

Guide dogs in training for Dogs Inc. had the chance to learn how to enter a theater, practice different walking surfaces and avoid distractions like food being served in the Grand Foyer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 8, 2025
Angelic voices ring throughout All Angels for Christmas concert

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church invited musicians Johanna Davis and Donna Smith to perform holiday tunes for attendees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 25, 2025
Longboat Key finalizes $24.1 million budget

The unanimous approval was a formality after months of discussions about funding priorities in a year following back-to-back hurricanes in 2024.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 16, 2018
Short-term rental owners push for policy change

At least one city official is willing to consider relaxing a prohibition on short-term rentals in neighborhoods. Are residents open to a new policy?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch HOA hopes to reign in unnecessary irrigation

Wasteful irrigation practices cost the CDD $57,000.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 27, 2024
HOA board votes to pull Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' funding

The Country Club Edgewater Village Association board says its residents are not obligated to support the nonprofit.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 20, 2023
Debate ends with a traffic light at Lorraine Road, Players Drive

The Manatee County Commission voted 7-0 on Nov. 14 to move away from a roundabout and to build a traffic light instead.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2025
Homeowner hassling construction crew brings law enforcement response

Frustrated over construction activity on Golden Gate Point, a resident flails profanity at workers over parking and other issues. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 12, 2020
World War II historic marker goes missing

It will cost the town of Longboat Key about $325 to replace the memorial.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 22, 2020
Residents worry hotel proposals will change nature of Siesta Key

In response to plans for three large hotels on the island, a coalition of Siesta Key residents has formed in opposition.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 6, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A traffic hazard only Joyce Kilmer could love

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 21, 2022
Large boat moored in Longboat canal prompts examination of town rules

Residents of a Longboat community are frustrated by the presence of a large boat impeding access and egress from the canal.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2009
Cops Corner 12.03.09

our people were seen in a shopping-mall parking lot trying to sell turkeys to supermarket customers. All four were riding bikes.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2009
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  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2009
Cops Corner

A woman reported a suspicious flatboat in the canal behind her home. Police saw the boat, occupied by two men, leaving the area. No further action was taken.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Cops' Corner 08.27.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2010
Incorporation feasible for Lakewood Ranch

After reviewing a feasibility study, the Lakewood Ranch Civic Action Forum has determined it is feasible for Lakewood Ranch to become a city.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2010
Cops Corner

Jan. 12 Tumble dry 6:42 - Tuttle Avenue and Ringling Boulevard. Suspicious Incident. A caller reported that a driver lost her laundry basket and clothes were flying all over the road. Several cars had to swerve to miss the unmentionables.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 28, 2010
Cops Corner

Jan. 20 Clowning around 1:12 a.m. - Oak Park Avenue and 15th Street. Suspicious Incident. In the area where the circus is set up, the complainant heard glass break and saw two shadows slink away.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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