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

  • By Alex Rostowsky |
  • October 22, 2014
Ranch conservation questioned

A marshland area that used to be trimmed is now part of an untouchable conservation area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 19, 2022
Selby Foundation makes two staff changes, adds new board of directors member

Kiarra Womack joins the Selby Foundation from Sunshine Scholars Foundation; Susan Hines of Sabal Trust Company is named to the board of directors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 4, 2012
Walmart preps for opening

The East County's newest Walmart store, located on Ranch Lake Boulevard, will officially opens its doors April 11.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 17, 2012
Navigant hired to conduct school board budget audit

The national firm will complete a forensic investigation of the Manatee County School Board's budget.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2024
Sarasota man charged with smuggling electronics into Russia

The microelectronics had military applications, prosecutors say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 12, 2012
Bartolotta has support to stay put

Three out of five commissioners believe the city manager should not be fired or suspended.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • 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 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
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 29, 2010
Business observer

Local salon and store show some real panache; Beach Fitness Center opens at Centre Shops; Kitchens by Kerrie to open in Centre Shops

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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