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Results for: Top HVAC service in San Diego comes from Reliable Standard Heating & Air’s commitment to excellence

  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2022
It's a deal: Longboat Key appoints Howard Tipton as new town manager

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved the contract with Tipton on Monday. Tom Harmer's contract is extended.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • February 2, 2017
County leaders and the elusive quest for job growth

Using tax incentives to lure new business to Sarasota County is under scrutiny.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • May 2, 2024
East Bradenton small business owner to run for Florida House seat

Alyssa Gay is throwing her hat in the ring for the Florida House of Representatives seat being vacated by Rep. Tommy Gregory.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 27, 2023
Sarasota Cops Corner: The Best of 2023

Family feuds, getaway drivers on tricycles and a foursome fracas — all that and much more from this year's reports of the Sarasota Police Department.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2017
Stakes rise on town center

The town’s acquisition of the Amore restaurant property makes sense for the development of a town cultural center. But it now raises important questions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 20, 2015
Snowbirds may delay South Siesta Key nourishment

A public meeting to inform residents of the reason behind the delay took place on Thursday, March 19 at St. Boniface Episcopal Church. County Coastal Resources Manager, Laird Wreford explained to residents about the issue blocking the nourishment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 23, 2026
Randall T. Clair (Randy)

Randall T. Clair (Randy) aged 86, of Longboat Key, Florida, formerly of Lake Bluff, Illinois, passed away on January 17, 2026.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By David Conway |
  • April 2, 2019
City Commission hears update on homelessness

Officials expressed excitement about progress made in the last two years, but significant challenges remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy this classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 20, 2017
Brunching through the holidays

On Dec. 3, Longboat Island Chapel congregants gathered for the annual holiday brunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 2, 2017
Redeemer celebrates Feast of St. Francis

The Church of the Redeemer hosted its annual pet blessing to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 28, 2023
Over 400 attend Kirkin' o' the Tartans at Christ Church

Christ Church held its annual Kirkin o' the Tartans service on Sunday, Feb. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 30, 2010
Water rates to hit part-time residents

Because of a 4% rate increase needed, the city will cut costs for the average full-time resident. Seasonal residents and high-volume users will bear the brunt of the price hike.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2019
Fun and healthy

There's always something to do.

  • Health
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 20, 2009
Photo of the day: Big bite

In between mouthfuls of White Berry's original yogurt topped with Oreo cookies, 6-year-old Kyle Upman tells The Observer, "It's good!"

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 6, 2019
Merger brings renewed focus on youth golf

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 23, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 8-12 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Anchorage Place tops the week's sales at $6.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2011
Couple celebrates 50th anniversary

Glenn and Lisa Peterson, of Longboat Key, were married Oct. 14, 1961, in Chicago

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce holds Annual Awards Luncheon

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Meeting and Business Awards on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at Libby's Cafe and Bar to recap the year and award businesses for their good work. About Eighty five people attended the event where seven awards were given to local Siesta Key businesses for their commitment to the community and for a job well done.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD recognizes leaders at 8th Aannual Leadership Breakfast

Community members filled the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club Thursday, Sept. 19, to honor Chef Paul Mattison of Mattison's and Dan Bailey, Esq. of Williams Parker for their commitment to Community Youth Development. High School leaders and graduates of the S.T.A.R program spoke to an audience of 225 people at the 8th Annual Community Youth Development Leadership Breakfast and introduced the honorees.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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