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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is the best HVAC company in San Diego.

  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 14, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's Humanitarian of the Year nominations due

A new Junior Humanitarian of the Year will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 23, 2023
New eatery approved below downtown condos after debate

Whether it's a nightclub or a restaurant, Le Petite Brasserie wins approval by the Sarasota City Commission. The piano bar/eatery will occupy space at the base of The Mark condominiums.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 28, 2022
Court date nears for car lot planned for Lakewood Ranch border

A July 13 court date will decide if Cox Chevrolet can begin building a car lot the northwest corner of S.R. 64 and 117th Street East.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2011
Our View: The next Publix plan is a good one

As development goes on Longboat Key, a developer and property owner's first drawings and plans never make it to the finish line unscathed or without modification.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 7, 2012
The 'Grande' Life: Ulla Searing

Philanthropist Ulla Searing was well-known for her patronage of the arts, but her life was shaded with many colorful stories.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mayor Jim Brown |
  • September 19, 2012
My View: Key Club's filings will benefit the Key

Why it is good news for Longboat Key that the Longboat Key Club has decided to re-file its plans for redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 29, 2020
Longboat Key breaks ground on new fire station

Fire Station 92 at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive is set to open around July 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 29, 2019
Teachers with guns

The thought of teachers carrying concealed firearms triggers passions against guns, but when you look at the details of Senate Bill 7030, it presents sensible safeguards. Data also convincingly show guns deter criminals.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 23, 2018
Full Spectrum

Beyond the Spectrum provides holistic care and educational services to children with autism and other related disorders.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Backstage at the Asolo Gala …; A sister and a dog named Ava; and Tidbits

  • Black Tie
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 30, 2014
Sunday service

Storeowners in Sarasota County can't sell alcohol before noon on Sundays, sending some customers, and their money, across county lines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 26, 2013
Heritage Harbour South Community Development District moves closer to refinancing

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District believes refinancing its 2002 bonds now is a good hedge against uncertain future interest rates.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 20, 2014
Roat: a voice and a vision for Sarasota County

Paul Roat's work as an editor and a photographer for the Pelican Press and Anna Maria Islander spanned some of the area's most memorable moments and highlighted his passion for the community in which he lived.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 26, 2023
Downtown condo tower faces more obstacles before approval

Key administrative adjustments were denied for Obsidian, an 18-story, 14-unit luxury condo tower. The decision may be appealed to the Sarasota Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 14, 2024
Two hurricanes in two weeks. What’s next for Longboat Key?

One brought a devastating storm surge, another’s winds added to the destruction. Longboat Key officials weigh in on what recovery will look like in the coming months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 6, 2025
Floating day dock is coming to The Bay

To make the Sarasota's The Bay park accessible to boaters, the Bay Park Conservancy secures waivers to permit the construction of a floating dock with 18 slips.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 15, 2024
Will affordable housing policy encourage 'concrete canyons'?

Sarasota Vice Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch worries that the city's proposed incentives might bring about unintended consequences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 24, 2024
Surge rugby in Lakewood Ranch a hit with young athletes

The Surge offers regulation U14, U16 and U19 teams, plus non-tackle U8 and U10 teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 26, 2025
Law limiting personal watercrafts on South Lido still a year away

Sarasota County decides to pursue a lighter touch to resolve excessive personal watercraft activity at Ted Sperling Park, but relief may still be a year away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 2, 2022
Renovations almost complete at Braden River Middle

BRMS teachers are thrilled with the $26 million addition and renovations project.

  • East County
  • Schools
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