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

  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 19, 2020
Longboat Key Town Commission weighs in on MPO's long-range transportation plan

The MPO Board is planning to meet and approve the plan at its Oct. 26 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 20, 2023
Environmental leaders honored at inaugural climate awards

Sarasota-based Climate Adaptation Center's Champions Award Ceremony showcased individuals' potential to drive climate action.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
Our View: Go forward; stay focused

Elections often can and do engender ill will and bitterness that some candidates never forget.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 1, 2022
Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch residents hail the monarch

Del Webb community of Lakewood Ranch comes together to build a butterfly garden.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • August 19, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's new CEO brings experience to its expansion

Rob Anderson relocated from Texas to Lakewood Ranch to run east Manatee County's largest hospital at a critical time for the facility. He aims to manage the growth smartly.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 29, 2022
Jazz Club has grown from fascination to institution

Steady hands have helped the Jazz Club of Sarasota grow by leaps and bounds over decades.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 5, 2021
Manatee County grants temporary permits for the Medieval Fair

The Sarasota Medieval Fair will kick off as planned this weekend after Manatee County granted a temporary use permit for the 47-acre site in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 24, 2011
Beach water advisory lifted at Turtle Beach

A beach water advisory for Turtle Beach was lifted the afternoon of Oct. 22, the Sarasota County Health Department has announced.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 16, 2017
Circus Arts Conservatory welcomes supporters to the big top for luncheon

La Cirque Appetit, a fundraiser for CAC, took place on May 16 at Sailor Circus Arena.

  • Black Tie
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 21, 2015
Manatee County School District seeks input on 2015-2016 school year calendar

Input from a committee comprised of district administrators, union representatives, instructional and support staff, parents, and clergy created a mock 2015-2016 school year calendar. The district seeks public input. Email [email protected] or call Paul Hockenbury at 751-6550, ext. 2315.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 6, 2013
S'macks Burgers & Shakes now open

If you lived in Sarasota during the 1940s and '50s, you might remember The Smack, a beloved burger drive-in. S'macks is intended to have the reincarnated feel of that place, albeit with a new name and legacy all of its own -- starting with opening day, Wednesday, Aug. 7.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 13, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center scores third A in a row

Leapfrog's top score in twice-a-year schedule is the first under the management of new CEO Robbert Anderson.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 1, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue plans to expand to handle growth

The five-year plan includes new facilities and vehicles, to complement staffing increases needed due to the area's rapid growth.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Crossing the line

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 6, 2023
Waste Management updates schedule for hurricane debris collection

The company provided the town with a schedule for pickups to help residents dispose of hurricane-related debris Sept. 6-7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
Just another Nite at the Ranch

Tenured residents and Lakewood Ranch newbies enjoyed the food, games and company provided by Ranch Nite

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 8, 2022
Hayden of 'The Bachelorette' once sold real estate on Longboat Key

The 29-year-old worked for two companies on the island from 2018 into 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 11, 2012
Longboat Key Northern Trust branch to close

The bank recently sent a letter to customers explaining that the bank would close for consolidation purposes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 18, 2011
Sarasota Opera announces new director of production

The Sarasota Opera Association announced Christopher Van Alstyne has been appointed as its new director of production.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 12, 2011
Town Hall may eliminate televised meetings

A studio production company is offering to provide more services if the town agrees to keep its $17,000 annual contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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