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

  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 31, 2022
Craft beer is picking up in Lakewood Ranch

Craft beer aficionados don't have to travel far to quench their thirst. Lakewood Ranch has become a go-to destination for craft beer enthusiasts and entrepreneurs.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • 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 Matt Walsh |
  • February 8, 2018
Break the political cycle

The usual tactics of the major political parties have turned the District 72 candidates into caricatures and turned off voters. Here’s an opportunity for a new voice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 8, 2018
Break the political cycle

The usual tactics of the major political parties have turned the District 72 candidates into caricatures and turned off voters. Here’s an opportunity for a new voice.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 21, 2021
Avelo to add nonstop service between SRQ and Connecticut

The airline plans to start its service on Jan. 13 between Sarasota and New Haven.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sean Roth |
  • February 2, 2012
SNN6 could be facing a sell-off of its assets

A lender to SNN has received a final judgment to sell off the TV channel's assets, but an SNN owner calls it a partnership squabble that will be resolved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 13, 2019
Honey of a problem in Lakewood Ranch

East County Beekeepers share what to do when you find a bee colony around your home.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 27, 2019
Scene & Heard 03.28.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota and Bradenton with Florida Studio Theatre, Urbanite Theatre, musician Derek Lersch, Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society, Coolinary, Umbrellas1926, Lemon Tree Kitchen and Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jack Short |
  • April 6, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.7.2016

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • October 15, 2013
Surviving fall withdrawal in Florida

Surviving fall withdrawal in Florida

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
News Briefs

Chart House, parcel each sell for $6 million; Telecommunications extension granted

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Pine View students achieve success; Hog hunting is asinine; Not all are in favor of the hog hunt

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • January 16, 2023
Jazz series showcases regional musicians with traditional performances

The Jazz Club of Sarasota hosts diverse lineup of Southwest Florida talent in its 'Jazz at Two' series this season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 27, 2025
Former Sarasota mayor recalls family's history of military service

Willie Shaw's father, Wade C. Shaw, was a World War II veteran, and the history goes back further.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 8, 2012
A day in the life of the homeless -- Part Three

A day in the life of the homeless -- Part Three

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  • 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
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2010
The Observer gives election recommendations

Here is a summary of The Observer's candidate recommendations for the Nov. 2 election.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • May 2, 2019
Stalled Rosemary project draws concerns

The Vanguard Lofts project is partially constructed — and residents want to see the developer finish the job.

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  • News
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