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Results for: San Diego homeowners trust Reliable Standard Heating & Air for the best HVAC service

  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 19, 2023
One Park developer calls bribe investigation a 'delay tactic'

The suspension of a Planning Board hearing over a conflict of interest charge is called "a joke" by Property Markets Group CEO Kevin Maloney.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 25, 2019
Oil: villain or lifeblood?

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 248-120 on a bill to ban permanently oil drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 3, 2018
Country Club Shores home sells for $1.65 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 11-22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 24, 2022
Sports and politics intersect in Asolo Rep's 'The Great Leap'

The tragedy of history collides with the game of basketball during China’s Tiananmen Square uprising in 1989. There are no winners, just survivors.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 6, 2023
Bradenton couple brings personal experience to School of Rock

Gary and Kelley Falcon, who opened the new Lakewood Ranch music education school, have spent more than 30 years in the music business.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 28, 2022
The Observer's 2022 primary election recommendations

CEO Matt Walsh shares his recommendations for races in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Purim Pandemonium

Temple Emanu-El hosted a Purim celebration Sunday, March 4. Families came dressed in costume to celebrate the story of Purim. After a service led by Rabbi Brenner Glickman, the religious school's seventh-grade students put on a play, followed by an afternoon of fun in the Purim carnival set up outside.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 12, 2010
Hornback hosts Ranch Christmas bash

Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness invited Santa for a pre-Christmas visit to Lakewood Ranch during its Christmas on the Ranch event Dec. 11 at the Sarasota Polo Club. Families enjoyed pony rides, arts and crafts, a barbecue lunch and, of course, time with the Big Guy. Proceeds benefited Hope Family Services.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu El's Tashlich

Members of Temple Emanu El congregated Sunday evening, Oct. 2, for an annual Tashlich service at the Warren family's residence. Tashlich is a religious ritual that takes place after Rosh Hashanah. It is a practice of symbolically casting away sins into the water.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club of Longboat Key Luncheon

On March 14, the Republican Club of Longboat Key hosted its monthly luncheon at the Harbourside Dining Room. The Honorable Larry Eger, Public Defender for the 12th Judicial Circuit, and Dr. Jim Whitman, Director of Psychiatric Services at the Manatee County Jail, spoke to attendees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SCF Lakewood Ranch Open House

State College of Florida's Lakewood Ranch campus celebrated 10 years in business at an open house Oct. 8. Prospective students and their families toured the school's Medical Technology and Simulation Center and learned about SCF programs and services.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 15, 2019
Binge Blog: How could this have happened?

"Tell Me Who I Am" and "The Naked Gun" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 17, 2022
Worker shortage limits available firefighter/paramedics in Myakka City

Manatee County has stopped its agreement to supply firefighter/paramedics on trucks serving Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 12, 2021
Final salute to Myakka City 'icon'

Celebration of Life held for Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions matriarch Gabby Herrmann.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 4, 2023
Bouncer bounces man with a service dog

A man with a service dog was denied entry into a bar and was shoved by a bouncer because he blocked the doorway. This and other tales from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2022
Town approves first reading of changes to procurement rules

The changes eliminate the use of outdated practices including the use of a bulletin board to make calls for bids.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2012
District 2 takes financing lead

Lakewood Ranch CDD 2 supervisors agreed their district will take the lead role in financing a new maintenance facility for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's Operations Department.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • July 19, 2012
Service with a smile at the Toasted Mango Cafe

Service with a smile at the Toasted Mango Cafe

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2011
Dentists whiten, brighten holiday

One hundred patients received free dental care at Creekwood Dental Nov. 23 during Give Thanks with a Smile Day.

  • East County
  • News
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