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Results for: San Diego homeowners rely on ReliableStandard.com for expert HVAC and AC repair services.

  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 1, 2012
Siesta Key remembers barber

Larry Lantz, who was known for his wit and warmth during 48 years of work as a barber on Siesta Key, died Feb. 13. He was 75.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • August 30, 2012
Changes planned for Galileo and Retropolitan restaurants in Burns Square

Changes planned for Galileo and Retropolitan restaurants in Burns Square

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2012
Briefs 9.06.12

DD 6 adopts FY2012/2013 budget; ODA teacher offers early childhood music class; Authorities seeking information in hit-and-run; FPRA names new board

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2012
Radio operators 'ham' it up for disaster preparedness

In disaster recovery efforts, ham radio operators can provide a vital link between local governments, emergency agencies and others.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
Consultant receptive to DAS network

TE Connectivity Networks Inc. consultant Scott Wierson told the P&Z Board that he believes DAS 'would provide better service' to the town than a cell-phone tower.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • May 8, 2012
Mother's Day Picks from JLQonSRQ and The Dining Diva

Mother's Day Picks from JLQonSRQ and The Dining Diva

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2012
Irrigation fees to rise 50%

Braden River Utilities, the entity that provides irrigation water to Lakewood Ranch, will be increasing its rates.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Our view: Poor decisions drive budget

Sarasota's new city commissioners knew they had some tough going ahead of them following the spending and promises of previous commissions. Residents also had a hint, electing at least two new commissioners bent on reining in spending and government scope.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 8, 2012
EDIBLES: Kids and parents learn to love lunch

The deCarle family has a lot in common with many others.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 9, 2011
Sarasota County approves grant

The Sarasota County Commission approved a $120,000 grant Wednesday that will allow a manufacturing company to expand and create more jobs within the county limits.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2011
News Briefs

County staff looking into charging-station grants; County offices to close for Veterans Day; Virtual school enrollment under way

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2011
East County rallies against breast cancer

The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk will be held Oct. 22, at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2011
Lakewood executive director resigns

Bob Fernandez has resigned after three-and-one-half years of managing community affairs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 9, 2011
Young Professional finalist: Jamie Jones

Jamie Jones was named a finalist for Young Professional of the Year the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2011
Briefs

Child's benefit dinner raises almost $1,500; Sarasota County offers small-business help; Holiday to affect trash and recycling pickup

  • Sarasota
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  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 10, 2010
Veteran looks back on military career

On the eve of Veterans Day, Longboater and U.S. Navy veteran Bill Kelley looks back on his experience during World War II.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 30, 2010
Briefs

Community news & notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 17, 2011
P&Z pulls forward with traffic talks

Is Gulf of Mexico Drive really that important? Longboaters probably think so.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
Our View: Privatize Bobby Jones

Golfing may be the least essential of all government services. Of all the entertainment venues that local governments own or subsidize - from the Van Wezel to tennis courts to baseball - surely golf must rank near the bottom in order of importance.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2012
News Briefs

City issues downtown parking reminder; Sister Cities to honor Bollettieri and ORT

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