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

  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 9, 2011
Small Business of the Year finalist: Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota

Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota was named Small Business of the Year finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 15, 2020
School board considers mask policy extension

If the policy extension is approved, students could have to wear masks for the rest of the school year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2020
Multi-layered generosity in the Bradenton area

Greyhawk Landing resident bakes homemade cakes for people helping with COVID-19

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2018
Red tide concerns linger around Sarasota

Conditions have improved, but officials are preparing to continue to deal with the effects of the algae bloom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 25, 2016
Conversation with Katie Taylor, town intern

The town of Longboat Key's newest employee discusses her start as the island’s management intern.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2015
Issues to Watch 2015: Benderson promotes traffic management

In 2015, Benderson Development, co-owner of The Mall at University Town Center, hopes for approvals on some big time expansion.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • July 17, 2013
My view: Why should all Key residents have to pay for sand structures?

When the residents of the town agreed to embark on the mission to continually enhance and maintain the beach, it was on the clear understanding that the beachfront owners and the commercial interests were to shoulder 80% of the costs and the remainder of the owners would pay 20%.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 25, 2022
Siesta Key's new deputies prepare for spring break crowds

Two full-time deputies were hired specifically for Siesta Key in October. With a few months in their new positions, they are preparing for spring break crowds.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 8, 2021
Sarasota city leaders address downtown transportation projects

Sarasota and Longboat Key leaders discussed roundabout construction, a new trolley and other possibilities to improve transportation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 21, 2019
Haven: Top of the line

Toys and treasures abound in a Lake Club showplace.

  • LWR Life
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 24, 2009
Sharing the Spirit

This Christmas Eve marks Christian Retreat Pastor Phil Derstine's 25th year leading carolers on a tour of local bars.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 30, 2017
Bring back my country

What’s happening to the country we knew and loved? The best way to bring it back is to continue doing and teaching our loved ones to do the right thing, the right way, for the right reasons.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • June 26, 2014
Commissioners discuss upcoming vacancies

With two city commissioners planning to resign in November, the three remaining commissioners will need to select replacements to serve out those terms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 8, 2014
Tidbites

'Downton Abbey' comes to town; Sarasota wins coveted awards; The Blue Rooster crows; and A special New Year's treat for our readers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 9, 2024
Desire to be an advocate inspires Manatee school board candidate

Heather Felton, a former teacher, wants to continue to help students but in a new role.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 4, 2025
Mustangs sophomore shows sanctioning girls wrestling was overdue

Francesca Bisordi will be the first Lakewood Ranch High girl to wrestle at the state championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • October 8, 2024
Dragon boat teams win gold at world championships

Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch-area rowers thrive on competition and friendships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2024
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Liz Alpert

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 30, 2011
Meet FCCI's new CEO

One of the largest insurance firms on the Gulf Coast has a new leader for the first time since 1999. Expectations are high.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 6, 2021
Manatee County drone program helps Longboat Key monitor red tide conditions

Manatee County crews go out twice per week to monitor red tide conditions in five different locations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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