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Results for: Top HVAC service in San Diego comes from Reliable Standard Heating & Air’s commitment to excellence

  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 28, 2018
What makes a 5-star hotel five star?

Longboat is proposed to get a five star hotel with development of a St. Regis at the site of the former Colony — so what does that mean will go there?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 26, 2012
Q&A with Joseph Holt

The longtime principal pianist for the United States Army Chorus will perform on Siesta Key this weekend.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 7, 2019
'Joker' depicts the evolution of a madman

One of the most anticipated films of the year menaced its way to a box office record.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 20, 2020
Kiwanis Club writes check to Children’s Guardian Fund

The club has always focused on children’s education and this $10,000 check is the next step.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2015
Lido residents await dredging developments

With a short-term shoreline renourishment project already underway, Lido Key residents are now in a holding pattern as the city's long-range project undergoes design changes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 1, 2023
Folksy Fogartyville offers an eclectic mix of music, art and film

The Rosemary District arts venue Fogartyville is a grassroots operation with a mission to be the center of community engagement.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 16, 2013
Stalled project moves forward

Sarasota County Commission approves a revised transportation agreement that allows SMR to begin residential construction on its Villages of Lakewood Ranch South project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Sporting league's primary goal is laughter

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 21, 2015
City questions county about future plans

The county and city struggle over the former police station site on Ringling.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 7, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Transfers make impact at Lakewood Ranch High

These Mustangs have excelled in their fall sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 25, 2024
Peer group for multimillionaires grows in Sarasota

Tiger 21 connects the uber-wealthy with the uber-wealthy in a rapidly growing — and exclusive — niche.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Coldwell Banker Staff |
  • June 2, 2022
Luxury Specialist Roger Pettingell Offers Insight and Advantages to Clients in Sarasota’s Competitive Real Estate Market

Sarasota real estate has never been in greater demand.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2011
Our View: County is one for two

Manatee County commissioners got one of the toughest decisions right in the budget for next year. They kept the property tax rate flat. Or so it appears. That will not be official until the final rate is approved in September.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
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Palm garage receives green building award; Planner honored by planning association; Social Security offices to close early

  • Sarasota
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  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 31, 2019
School board agrees to pursue plan for more nurses

Over the next several years, Sarasota County Schools will phase in more on-site LPNs and RNs to care for students’ medical needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 10, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: May 11, 2017

Vicki Anderson, Florence Heitler, James Hicks, Esther Jarvis, Bonita Kass and Nancy Koons died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
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APRIL FOOLS - Mud wrestling coming to Premier; Jerry Springer enters local race; Occupy Myakka movement halted

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 7, 2018
New balloon festival takes off in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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