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

  • By Mary Ellen Mancini |
  • November 5, 2014
Best of: French fries

Salted, seasoned, topped or dressed, there's just something downright appetizing and irresistible about French fries.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 20, 2015
Two-bedroom Beach Residences unit sells for $2.5 million

A condominium in The Beach Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 15, 2013
Town pension plans top regular workshop agenda

Town pension plans top the agenda for the Longboat Key Town Commission's regular workshop Monday, May 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 25, 2022
Top Lakewood Ranch Realtor dies at 73

Jim Soda, who died at 73, had been one of the leading Realtors in Lakewood Ranch for two decades.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 5, 2025
Kentuckians in Longboat Key root on derby contestants

Lo' Key Island Grille owners said considering one hails from Lexington, they couldn't pass up hosting a watch party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 5, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 20-24 in Longboat Key, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

Bird Key homes on Meadow Lark Drive and South Owl Drive top the week's sales at $3.55 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 2, 2011
GREAT EXPECTATIONS

The Florida Department of Transportation plans to give Manatee County just more than $1 million to launch public bus service to Lakewood Ranch. But who would use it? And how does public transportation fit within Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's future plans?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 23, 2024
Manatee School District faces major transportation challenges

Population spike, driver shortage and a wide geographical coverage area are among the top problems facing Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 24, 2011
Longboat lull: the final days of August

The last days of August are often the slowest days on Longboat Key. But, on occasion, more than just the temperature heats up for the dog days of summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Janet Combs |
  • January 27, 2025
Social scene chills out as end of January nears

Our chilly weather coincided with a brief pause in black tie events before peak season really heats up.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 6, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: They played their cards wrong

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Michael Harris |
  • February 12, 2025
Longboat resident's idea deserves a spot at the park

Dogs with disabilities, permanent or temporary, still need exercise at their local park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 4, 2023
Circus Summer Camp lets kids enter the big-top spotlight

The camp, which teaches circus acts, allows kids to perform for their families at the end of each session.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 3, 2021
$10.15 million home sale is tops on Longboat in 2021

Custom home offers 150 feet of gulf-front on 1.64 acres.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 18, 2022
Sarasota County principal, assistant principal honored with awards

Administrators at Pine View and Brookside Middle are now eligible for statewide honors in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 28, 2009
Real Estate Reports

Jim Soda is accepted as member of real estate network; and Lawrence Chatt graduates from Realtor Leadership Academy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
Ticket sales remain steady for St. Jude luncheon

The 28th annual St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon takes place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Temple Beth Israel's parking lot, 567 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 16, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Derek's Culinary Casual

Derek's Culinary Casual Executive Chef Derek Barnes shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • July 11, 2012
Bridge Bites: The safe hand

3NT is the normal contract, and nine top tricks are available.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By [email protected] |
  • May 9, 2012
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