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

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2015
Manatee County Commission to consider speed changes

Speed limits on six East County roadways are up for review. Changes to a golf-cart usage ordinance also will be considered.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 29, 2015
Sidelines

Lady Mustangs win regional crown; Thunder dominates Cougars in title rout

  • East County
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 2, 2014
Child's Play

Sophia Cavalluzzi stands tall among a crew of veteran performers in 'South Pacific.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 1, 2014
Lakewood Ranch continues green practices

Town Hall utilizes solar technology to irrigate plants and finds creative ways to save the Ranch cash.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • May 4, 2025
Connectivity key to healthy habitats

Wildlife corridors help maintain natural processes that support clean air, rich soil and freshwater.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 12, 2023
One Park controversy is now a criminal investigation

An unrelated project communication with a Planning Board member by a minor One Park investor has caused the suspension of all hearings about the project in The Quay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 13, 2022
Longboat Key resident aims to raise COPD awareness

Deanna Rollyson was diagnosed with COPD and is starting an effort to help other women with the disease.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • May 25, 2017
Space Invaders: Downtown deals with construction site spillover

Downtown residents and businesses continue to complain about the impact of neighboring developments. Is there enough room to build without trouble?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 2, 2014
Power pole debate flickers again

All seven commissioners now believe the town should further investigate the possibility of burying Gulf of Mexico Drive power lines, power poles, cable wires and telephone lines.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 29, 2024
Sarasota named best date-night city in the US

When it comes to a night on the town, Sarasota tops 160 cities across the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 1, 2012
Marvin Danto leaves lasting local legacy

Marvin Danto and his wife, Betty, were avid supporters of local organizations such as the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 11, 2022
City not swayed by palm exemption in approving tree ordinance update

New standards will apply citywide, with no difference between the mainland and barrier islands.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2015
Town weighs benefits of installing fiber optic network

An undergrounding utilities project has sparked discussion of a fiber-optic network. But commissioners aren’t sure whether they can dig it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 29, 2023
Sarasota Police Foundation hosts Blue and White gala

The annual event put on by the Sarasota Police Foundation at Michael's On East on Jan. 28.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
Group seeks Key chess enthusiasts

Attention chess enthusiasts: Dick O'Dowd is gathering a group of players to meet for weekly chess matches on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2010
Laughter is the best medicine

Girls from Lakewood Ranch-based Brownie Girl Scout Troop 554 are sharing the gift of laughter with children in hospitals throughout Florida through a special community service project called For Your Funny Bone.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 4, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Penguin Party Family Festival

The Penguin Party Family Festival is 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday Nov. 5 at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway.

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