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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 5, 2024
Longboat Key Fire Rescue welcomes new support team member

After a career in construction, the department's new fire rescue liaison, Lisa Boggs says, is ready to serve the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2015
Conversation with Mark Lyons

The city's parking manager talks about changing minds and hearts in Sarasota, connecting with the community at large and, yes, paid parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 3, 2025
At the Wonderland circus, it's a Wallenda-ful life

Nik Wallenda brings his family and friends back to the UTC mall in a new theater-style tent.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 23, 2010
TOP STORY, JAN.: Is Town Hall Toxic?

In a letter to Lakewood Ranch Community Development District supervisors in December 2009, former Town Hall employee Sue Kara called it a 'toxic and dysfunctional environment.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 28, 2014
Bids for Colony estate still alive

The bankruptcy judge in the case postponed approving a contract to purchase the Colony's bankrupt estate until June to give the trustee time to solicit higher offers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 28, 2023
Manatee commissioners discuss a closer examination of library materials

Some residents say the commissioners should leave the evaluation of materials to the professionals they hired to run the system.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2018
Tri-County Championships provide local swimmers with feedback

Lakewood Ranch swimmer Sebastian Aguirre and Braden River swimmer Kate Walker are on different paths as the Tri-County Championships give way to the FHSAA state series.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 1, 2024
Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key celebrates end of season

This year saw the golf groups switch from paper scorekeeping to the Golf Genius app.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Circle Association

The members of the St. Armands Circle Assocation met Tuesday, Feb. 21 to discuss business. Sunglass Hut hosted the event and provided coffee and breakfast snacks to the circle business representatives present. Items discussed ranged from the ongoing Buskers performing on the circle and the potential parking meter discussion happening at Town Hall. St. Armands Circle will cross that bridge when they come to it, and they will cross it with full force.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • February 27, 2020
Palm Avenue merchants push for tree lights

On Monday, the city will consider allowing the installation of year-round tree lighting in portions of downtown and St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 30, 2016
Top Story — September: Players leadership reflects on theater history

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 28, 2022
New Lakewood Ranch funeral home on the cutting edge

Celebration of Life Center is set to open in Lakewood Ranch with a rousing open house.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By David Conway |
  • September 18, 2019
Sarasota transportation planning shifts gears

The early finding of the city’s ongoing transportation analysis? People want a variety of safe alternatives for getting around Sarasota, including biking and walking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 31, 2011
Colony Contenders: Arendee Colony

The Longboat Key-based company is one of four finalists for the redevelopment of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 8, 2022
$100,000 donation helps stop sex trafficking nationwide

Christ Church made a $50,000 donation matched by The Patterson Foundation to cover startup costs for Selah Consulting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 9, 2022
Sarasota Tsunami take FLAGS short course championship

Sarasota Tsunami wins second team championship in a season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 27-Aug. 2

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 19, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 20

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 25, 2018
Cops Corner: Wiley coyote pops up in Longboat

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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