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

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 2, 2015
Early voting attracts 21.9% turnout rate

As of Oct. 30, 1,310 voters, or 21.9% of the town’s 5,986 registered voters, took advantage of early voting or via absentee ballots.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 1, 2014
Sea turtle nesting seasons begins today

Sarasota County National Resources officials are reminding Sarasota residents and visitors to help protect the hatchlings by taking precautions.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 19, 2014
Tito comes from behind to win

Tito's defeated Wildcat 10-6 in the finals of the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch 12-goal, sponsored by BMO Private Bank, March 16 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 15, 2013
Lakewood Ranch CDDs adopt budgets

Residents in Lakewood Ranch CDDs 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 will all pay higher assessments for the 2014 Fiscal Year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 13, 2014
Sarasota County property sales match pre-recession levels

Total property sales in Sarasota County in 2013 were the second highest ever recorded.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 3, 2014
Sarasota libraries partner with Orioles to promote reading

This month, Sarasota County libraries and the Baltimore Orioles are teaming up to encourage youth readership with the Big League Reader Program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 18, 2009
Sarasota school employees collect 200 toys

The U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots Program will receive about 200 toys this year from district employees.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2010
Kiwanians deliver new robes to Pines residents

One-dozen members of the Kiwanis Club of South Sarasota recently presented new bathrobes to 188 residents of the Pines of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 30, 2012
Trunk sale to benefit FELTS

A trunk sale Tuesday will benefit Feeding Empty Little Tummies.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dream Bachelor and Bachelorette scouts single women in Sarasota

Suzanne Oshima, matchmakers & dating coach of NYC company Dream Bachelor and Bachelorette, brought her matchmaking talents to Sarasota in search of the most eligible young professional women looking for love. The Young Professionals Group's After Hours event provided an excellent scouting location. The Observer asked attendees why they would be a great bachelor or bachelorette.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 8, 2010
The Gathering of the Goddesses 'Black and Bling'

The Gathering of the Goddesses 'Black and Bling'

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Seeking tutors and volunteers

The Literacy Council of Sarasota is seeking tutors to help Sarasota adults improve their English.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Project: Santa's Helpers at Girls Inc.

For the second year, Girls Inc. of Sarasota County has partnered with local organizations to help provide Christmas gifts to area families. Volunteers from Girls Inc., Concession Charities, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the Young Professionals Group and the Booker High School Key Club Sunday, Nov. 18, helped gift-wrap books and presents for 100 families.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 3, 2017
Bird Key celebrates the Eagles

The Alter Eagles performed for the club on March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : YPG Golf Tournament

The Young Professional Group got together Friday, May 31 at TPC Prestancia for their third annual YPG Golf Tournament. Eighty members spent the day playing golf to raise funds for the YPG so they could give back to the community. 'It provides a great platform for members and non members to network outside of the office,' said Manager of Public Policy and YPG Program Coordinator at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Amy Mosshart.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 11, 2014
ALSO Gala: Prom 2014

ALSO Gala: Prom 2014

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2011
Our View: Talk about a travesty ...

There are a lot of people and companies buying distressed properties in Sarasota County to rehab and rent them out.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 21, 2023
Longboat Key police chief outlines department goals at Kiwanis Club meeting

Chief George Turner described recruitment and retention challenges the department has faced.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2009
Jensen: Ranch could lead way out of housing crisis

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen said the company will focus on adding workforce housing in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 7, 2012
Crosswalks could provide marketing opportunity

As Stephen 'Dr. Beach' Leatherman crowns a new beach No. 1 in 2012, LED crosswalk lighting could give Siesta Key Village a progressive marketing edge.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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