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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2013
Briefs 7.2.13

Town announces new flag program for water conditions; Manatee 100 Club honors Longboat Key police officer; Town Hall closes for holiday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 10, 2023
Longboat seeks institutional Sterling Award through exemplary service

Town Manager Howard Tipton hopes to begin a long process of institutional excellence and cross sectional training, with the goal of the Florida Governor’s Sterling Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • March 15, 2023
Sarasota Opera's master class in Japanese movement

The cast of "Madama Butterfly" learns the fine art of being a geisha.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2010
Business Observer 09.23.10

Gail Shane, Realtor liaison for Neal Communities, celebrated recently the one-year anniversary of her radio show, "Gail Shane & Friends," on WTMY 1280 AM.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2012
Willis teacher wins washer/dryer

Christine Bradford, and her husband, John, won a washer/dryer set from Home-Tech over the Christmas holidays. With eight children, the couple is putting it to good use.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2012
Neighbors: Dave Kostura

Lakewood Ranch photographer Dave Kostura spent most of his career working with NASA and with the U.S. military.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
Cops Corner 04.14.11

Unknown person(s) entered the victim's unlocked vehicle while it was parked in her driveway and stole her portable GPS.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 15, 2012
Modern townhomes proposed for downtown

The project requires a Planning Board and City Commission vote to move forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 7, 2020
Car service replaces airplanes for a few Longboaters

Longboat Limousine places few limits on serving customers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 15, 2018
St. Armands group advances bathroom plans

The St. Armands Business Improvement District remains concerned about potential expenses associated with building public restrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • February 20, 2020
Trail Talk

Fresh-air fitness is beneficial for the mind, body and soul. Period.

  • LWR Life
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 14, 2013
Pressing Matter

Whether you prefer to eat or drink your veggies, we can all agree that adding more nutrients to your diet is a good thing - especially when they taste this good.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Mark Bergin |
  • November 10, 2021
Welcome Back: Here are 10 more stories that we liked from last summer

News from the lighter side.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 11, 2025
Sarasota police officers recount their role in Sept. 11 attacks

Capt. Demetri Konstantopoulos, Capt. John Todd and Detective Maria Llovio were cast into protecting President George W. Bush, who was speaking at Booker Elementary on Sept. 11, 2001.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2022
Sarasota All-Star teams prepare for state tournament

The Sarasota National 8-9-10 team and the Sarasota National 50/70 team faced different paths, but both will compete this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 16, 2021
Sarasota EDC: Take it private

Mike Moran sealed the deal by proposing to defund the economic development organization. The private sector should be in charge.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 11, 2009
The art of business

Right-brained Ringling students are quashing starving-artist stereotypes by cultivating left-brained business skills.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 12, 2022
Artist keeps living in the eye of the storm

Mara Torres González wanted to celebrate her art documenting a natural disaster. And then she lived through another one.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2011
ALL HEART

The Braden River High softball team saw its historic season come to an end with a 2-1 loss to Harmony in the Class 4A state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 9, 2017
Pilates for guys: 'It's not baby stuff'

Start Pilates is with private sessions in a dedicated, specialized Pilates studio.

  • Health
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