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Results for: Top-rated AC repair is provided by Reliable Standard Heating & Air in San Diego.

  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2014
What goes up, must come down

It's a bird ... it's a plane ... it's a NOAA weather balloon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • March 12, 2014
Factory Girl: Polo chic

Factory Girl: Polo chic

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 13, 2014
VIDEO: Aerial yoga takes flight

Although most yoga participants have found peace on the floor, many yoga-lovers and newcomers are taking their love for yoga to new heights.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 20, 2024
Dogs who met at Freedom Fest 2023 will have puppies

Coinciding with their one-year "anniversary," Tinkerbell and Bisou are expecting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 26, 2024
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival draws thousands to east Bradenton in final weekend

The pumpkin festival finishes another run of fun in East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Saunders & Company |
  • February 16, 2026
For Sale: 234 Grant Drive Grant Drive Sarasota

There is only one - Endless Summer. They say some homes are built, and others are dreamt into existence.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Halloween at Bird Key Yacht Club

Of the Bird Key Yacht Clubbers in the Halloween spirit on Monday, Oct. 31, the witches were the most frequent costumes. There was a special Halloween menu, special decor and the staff were all dressed for Halloween. Ann Webber provided piano music for the event, such as Halloween-sounding Phantom of the Opera.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Toys For Tots Party

Friday, Dec. 2 was the seventh year the Annual Christkindl and Toys for Tots Party has taken place. Attendees brought toys to be donated to Toys for Tots, and enjoyed each other's company while they wined and dined. A Marine was present for the event, and Sepp Diepolder who played accordion and zither provided entertainment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angel's Episcopal Women

The All Angel's by the Sea Episcopal Church Women had their annual Christmas meeting on Dec. 14. There was no speaker this meeting. The group's Christmas project was wrapping 60 Christmas gifts and donating $1,100 to provide for families at Family Promise in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Gene Venditti |
  • November 2, 2010
Imagine School parties at Halloween dance

Middle school students at Imagine School of Lakewood Ranch scared up a good time at a Halloween dance Oct. 22. Students grooved with their glowsticks to classics like Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and also enjoyed parent-provided treats of brownies, cupcakes, nachos and cookies.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2013
British Club helps Paws for Patriots

The Sarasota British Club Monday, April 8, will present a donation of $1,500 to the Southeastern Guide Dogs Training Center, for the Paws for Patriots program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 26, 2010
IS RANCH TOWN HALL TRANSPARENT?

Some Lakewood Ranch residents say the Community Development Districts are not providing enough information regarding their actions. Community Manager Bob Fernandez said Town Hall's handling of public information is better than ever.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 14, 2023
New Bay Park Conservancy CEO gets her feet wet in The Bay

BPC President and CEO Stephanie Crockatt finds a house, the Sarasota foodie culture and herself at the helm of an ambitious 10-year plan to fund, build out and manage the city's 53-acre park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 26, 2023
Medical pros meet potential patients at The Paradise Center

The Paradise Center on Longboat Key is hosting a four-day open house from 1-2 p.m. Jan. 31 through Feb. 3 for residents to meet doctors in a variety of specialties.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 20, 2022
Gocio Elementary receives donation for Step Up for College program

Sarasota 18-year-old Ella Lahners donated $1,000 to the program on April 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 4, 2022
Sarasota begins storm debris collection Wednesday

Hurricane Ian debris collection operations will begin on Oct. 5. With twice the volume of Hurricane Irma, it is expected to take several months to complete.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 28, 2022
Riverview High football extends win streak over Sarasota High

The Rams' 14-0 win is the 11th-straight over the crosstown rival Sailors.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2009
In Brief

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  • May 14, 2009
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