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

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 30, 2012
Stalled redevelopment frustrates Key resident

A Longboat Key resident is upset the town can't review or approve redevelopment applications because of a Sarasota judge's ruling last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2015
Marina Jack wins ‘Marina of the Year’ award

Trade publication Marina Dock Age has named Sarasota’s Marina Jack its 2015 National Marina of the Year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 19, 2018
The Table Creekside closes its south Sarasota location

The Table Creekside restaurant is closing because it has outgrown its current space and is looking to relocate.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 12, 2017
Sarasota schools closed until Monday

While no schools sustained "catastrophic" damage, 11 are still without power and the 14 schools that served as shelters must undergo a thorough sanitation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 4, 2016
Referendum question taxing Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Government hosted the first in a series of presentations on a proposed half-cent sales tax tonight at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
Longboat: top issues to watch in 2014

We compiled a look at some of Longboat Key's most pressing issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 4, 2021
Crowds return for Sarasota Christmas Tree Lighting

The downtown tree lighting event returned Dec. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 14, 2025
Some Breeze OnDemand vans recalled

Contractor replaces 21 of 29 affected vehicles in a fleet of about 70.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 21, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Nov. 23, 2017

Walter Carroll Haller, Clark Morton and Robert Nelson a died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 5, 2021
Longboat Key hunts for normalcy on Easter

People attended services in person this year and saw family, a huge difference from 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 9, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Where do great fundraiser ideas come from?; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • November 28, 2012
London and Paris Revisited

The Observer travel editors share outtakes from their recent travel log.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 15, 2019
Young drummer finds rich rewards in Sarasota

Young drummer finds rich rewards in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Hodges |
  • August 10, 2016
Before allowing a hotel, fix the traffic jams

Never in our 40-plus years as residents of Longboat Key have we been exposed to such an infrastructure failure as now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2016
Greyhound racing gives audiences a thrill and dogs a purpose

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 10, 2024
Summit offers residents chance to quiz Manatee representatives

The summit is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Feb. 23 at the Lakewood Ranch Library.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 22, 2023
Want to volunteer? The time is right in Lakewood Ranch.

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund is beginning a drive to find volunteers.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Bayview Dental Associates |
  • December 15, 2022
Cocktails, Carols & Smiles

We’ve put together a guide on the best and worst drinks for your teeth this holiday season, along with some top tips on maintaining good oral health throughout the festivities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Christie Childers and Jessica Nickell |
  • May 20, 2009
PIRATES: Twins share sibling secrets

This Q&A gives you an inside look to some of the unanswered questions, answered by Braden River's own twins.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 21, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Gulf Gate Elementary

Every day, Gulf Gate Elementary students race to the courtyard after lunch to look after their EarthBoxes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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