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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

Joan Tufts submitted this photo of her grandchildren playing during sunset at Turtle Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the Keys & Fashion Show (Continued)

Many gathered to sample favorites from local restaurants and experience this year's finest fashion at the Longboat Key Garden Club's Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Attendees enjoyed the best the Keys has to offer before sitting down for a high-spirited fashion show. Proceeds from this well-attended event support environmental scholarships and grants to college students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Frederick Beyerlein submitted this sunset photo, taken near Spanish Main Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Weather: East County

Ronna High submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking the Rosedale golf course.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Ed Kolodzieski snapped this sunset photo, taken from his catamaran, Enchanted.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 6, 2019
The top-10 sports moment of Sarasota's 2018-2019 high school year

The top-10 sports moment of Sarasota's 2018-2019 high school year, from Riverview, Booker, Sarasota and Cardinal Mooney high schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2011
Planning Board approves P.F. Chang's

A P.F. Chang's China Bistro is coming to downtown Sarasota after the Planning Board approved its application Dec. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
News Briefs

New fence installed by Treasure Boat Way; Gulf Gate Library plans win commission approval

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 9, 2016
FST debuts Children's Theater series

With its inaugural series, Florida Studio Theatre sets the stage for family bonding.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 31, 2013
Lennar breaks ground on Bridgewater homes

National builder Lennar held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for its new community in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • May 9, 2014
Off the Hook Seafood Company: Off-the-charts good

Off the Hook Seafood Company: Off-the-charts good

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 27, 2020
Doctors say returning to school for most is safe

Local experts say kids don't get COVID-19 frequently and those without risk factors are safe to return to brick-and-mortar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 13, 2025
Jim Whitman's death leaves Longboat community void of song

“Dr. Jim” was a longtime presence on Longboat Key known for his community involvement and on-pitch vocals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 7, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 14

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Real Estate Reports

Rock star exec hums in new role at Datum Corp.; Construction industry gets Texas-sized competition; Berkshire Hathaway acquires real estate company

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 31, 2021
Federal money could improve internet access in Lakewood Ranch, Manatee County

Manatee County commissioners want to shore up internet service in areas such as East County

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 1, 2022
No butts about it: local governments set to take up beach smoking ban

With enabling legislation going into effect last week, city and county governments are poised to implement smoking bans on public beaches

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2024
Olympic rowing camps and trials come to Benderson Park

A USRowing Speed Order camp is the first of three events, held Feb. 15-18 in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Snider |
  • April 1, 2026
Longboat Garden Club's efforts help beautify and nurture a community

The Longboat Key Garden Club has spent decades transforming public spaces, supporting local causes and proving that gardening can be both glamorous and hands-on.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels Parish Potluck

The parishioners of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church congregated for a spirited Fourth of July Potluck. They wore red, white and blue and sat at a congregation member's poolside munching on appetizers. It was a fun night spent enjoying each other's company.

  • Longboat Key
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