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

  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 25, 2021
Joel Ascencio named Longboat Key's officer of the year

Thursday morning marked the Longboat Key Police Department's first awards ceremony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2012
Key Club, town take appeal to the 2nd District court

The Longboat Key Club and Resort and the town are asking an appeals court to overturn a recent ruling that quashed the development order for the Key Club's proposed $400 million Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota High drawings revealed

The Sarasota County School Board last week unveiled concepts for long-planned renovations for Sarasota High School's campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • May 21, 2024
Workshop doesn't satisfy opponents of development near Celery Fields

The Sarasota Audubon Society says 170 homes near the bird sanctuary is a "gigantic concern."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 7, 2019
Possible merger heads toward referendum

East Manatee, Myakka City fire districts head toward merger.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 22, 2019
Growth Mode

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nears completion on an ambitious expansion to better serve the community.

  • LWR Life
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2015
Teamwork thrives on the pitch

The Sarasota Surge Youth Academy has grown from four players to 32 players in the span of a year.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 2, 2014
Beach price tag: $23.8 million

The Town Commission plans to spend up to $23.8 million during the next two fiscal years to buffer the island's shoreline with sand.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 13, 2024
Biden’s fantasia vs. Florida’s fiscal responsibleness

What a contrast — the Biden proposed budget and the historical federal deficits versus the Florida budget for 2024-2025.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 29, 2024
Once upon a time in a donut shop

Urbanite Theatre's "Jennifer, Who is Leaving" makes America's invisible women visible.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 3, 2025
Woman's club raises $1,400 for domestic violence victims

The GFWC's Woman's Club of Sarasota raised $1,400 and collected donated items to support survivors of domestic violence for its Day of Service.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 12, 2023
Hermitage Artist Retreat Artistic Director plans performance return

Andy Sandberg preps for his return to the stage, Planned Parenthood hosts its annual dinner and more in this week's Black Ties and Tales column.

  • Black Tie
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 3, 2023
Woman called police after yelling at child for picking flowers at Payne Park

Bikers damaging a car, phantom spit and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Peter Abbott

After being suspended for five months in 2009, Sarasota's police chief said he's looking forward to a new year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 14, 2014
VIDEO: Garden Club pieces history together

After discovering pieces of a statue dating back to 1939 on the Garden Club's property, the group is working to repair the sculpture.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 19, 2016
Two density questions mark Nov. 8 Longboat Key ballot

The questions will determine whether the owners of Whitney Beach Plaza and Harbour Square can add density.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Toys For Tots Party

Friday, Dec. 2 was the seventh year the Annual Christkindl and Toys for Tots Party has taken place. Attendees brought toys to be donated to Toys for Tots, and enjoyed each other's company while they wined and dined. A Marine was present for the event, and Sepp Diepolder who played accordion and zither provided entertainment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 24, 2010
Sports Photo of the Week: Having a beach ball

Maureen Ryan, Alexis Sudol and Kelsey Breda participate in a volleyball clinic with professional beach volleyball player Megan Wallin, right, Saturday, Nov. 20, on Siesta Key Beach. Wallin runs beach volleyball clinics through the volleyball company SpikeKey Beach. Learn more at www.spikekey.com.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 18, 2011
Jet Skis prove value as rescue equipment

Sarasota County lifeguards and Sheriff's Office deputies collaborated recently for a water rescue in Big Pass, after a 19-foot boat ran aground in Big Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 23, 2020
Longboat's new commission OKs emergency resolution

The Longboat Key Town Commission is planning to meet electronically on April 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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