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Results for: San Diego homeowners trust Reliable Standard Heating & Air for the best HVAC service

  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2013
Obituary: Orville 'Ditto' Andrews III

Orville "Ditto" Andrews III, 78, of Longboat Key, died Aug. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 13, 2014
UPDATE: Sam Woolf moves to top 30 on 'American Idol'

Braden River High senior Sam Woolf, 17, will progress to the top 30 on "American Idol."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 20, 2024
Dogs who met at Freedom Fest 2023 will have puppies

Coinciding with their one-year "anniversary," Tinkerbell and Bisou are expecting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2024
City begins storm debris collection on Monday, Oct. 7

Debris must be separated into categories and street access unblocked for heavy equipment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 26, 2024
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival draws thousands to east Bradenton in final weekend

The pumpkin festival finishes another run of fun in East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • December 11, 2025
Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival

Join us in Sarasota on January 3rd-4th, 2026 for the Annual Sarasota Fine Art Festival.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2015
LBO Best of Cops 12.31.15

The Longboat Observer highlights the best and most bizarre Cops Corners of 2015.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 1, 2021
Longboat all in Sarasota?

It makes sense. But two things are missing: a champion to pull it off and citizens who want it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 8, 2022
Country Club East home tops sales at $2.22 million

A Country Club East home on Kendleshire Terrace tops the week's sales at $2.22 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 22, 2022
Rosedale residents struggle with Lena Road extension

Manatee County is planning to connect the two lengths of Lena Road, but residents worry that turning Lena into a frontage road is going to greatly increase traffic overall, especially truck traffic.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 14, 2013
Pressing Matter

Whether you prefer to eat or drink your veggies, we can all agree that adding more nutrients to your diet is a good thing - especially when they taste this good.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 13, 2012
Who, What, Wear: Charlie Ann Syprett

Who, What, Wear: Charlie Ann Syprett

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 14, 2014
Work starts on downtown Taco Bus, bowling alley

Sarasota's Main Street is about 200 days away from having a bowling alley within an Evie's and a Taco Bus, as construction has started on storefronts owned by entrepreneur Jesse Biter.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Summer Shabbat

Members of Temple Sinai gathered for a bit of schmoozing before its Summer Shabbat, Supper and Schmooze event Friday, June 22, at Temple Sinai. Guests enjoyed small appetizers and beverages before dinner and services began.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Out-of-Door Academy Vet Celebration

Grandpas, fathers, mothers and children were recognized for their service as veterans at Out-Of-Door Academy on Friday, Nov. 11. The children sang patriotic songs and student council members honored each veteran individually.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 11, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Paws for a cause

East County resident Grayson Tullio has been approved and sponsored to receive a service dog from Canine Assistants. Grayson's sponsors, Milk-Bone and Sam's Club, held a special ceremony today to celebrate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 21, 2012
Obituary: Charles S. Sandler

Charles S. Sandler, of Longboat Key, died March 11. He was 79.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Baptist Church Egg Hunt

Families gathered for an early Easter-egg hunt after service Sunday, March 24, in the church playground. Families ate an Easter breakfast before children ran into the playground in search of plastic eggs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key's thank you to Nora Patterson

Siesta Key associations and the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations threw a celebration to thank former county Commissioner Nora Patterson for her service on the board.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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