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

  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Grant Awards

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund distributed $68,402 in grants at its 2013 Grant Awards Oct. 15. At Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, Colonel John W. Saputo, president/owner of Gold Coast Eagle Distributing and former Marine, accepted the 2013 C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian Award for his company's support to more than 700 charitable events annually.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Tina Ciaccio, P.A. | Michael Saunders & Company |
  • March 19, 2024
For Sale: 8420 Lindrick Ln, Lakewood Ranch

Positioned on a scenic 1.71 acres in the exclusive and sought-after gated community of The Concession.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2024
Charter Review Board District 4: Robin Williams

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 10, 2018
Circus greats head to Ring of Fame

The Circus Ring of Fame will inductee five new performers and groups to its ranks on Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2017
How High: Building heights stall push for Longboat code changes

As town staff aim to bring dozens of properties into conformity, concerns about building heights bubble to the surface.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 23, 2023
Parklet dining gets six-month stay as city cooks up permanent policy

The permitted use of city street parking spaces for outdoor dining is extended through September as the Sarasota City Commission directs staff to develop an ordinance to consider.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 19, 2012
Legacy Trail modifications questioned

Some South Sarasota residents are questioning whether cars should have to stop for bicyclists as they ride The Legacy Trail and approach busy intersections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2010
Our View

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  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 4, 2012
Mayor Brown talks priorities

Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown talks about the past year in the mayor's seat and where he hopes the town will go in the following year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 11, 2018
Longboat passes sign code

After three years of not enforcing its codes on temporary signs, Longboat Key has passed sign rules that meet constitutional standards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 2, 2016
Vengroff apartment project: “Not going to happen”

As the City Commission debated whether to require annual inspections for a proposed affordable housing complex, the property owner walked out of the hearing, proclaiming the project dead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 13, 2015
Renée Fleming to perform at the Van Wezel on January 27

The acclaimed soprano will make her Sarasota debut with Anu Tali and the Sarasota Orchestra

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2016
Does sales tax make cents?

Half cent tax would lead to a new East County library, park improvements and other needs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 27, 2017
Bird Key residents pan pickleball plans

The Bird Key Yacht Club wants to install pickleball courts on its property, but residents say the proposal will disrupt the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2015
Olympic planners use Benderson as row model

Rowing officials say Benderson Park's designs are a gold standard for the Tokyo Olympics.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 26, 2014
Candidates speak out at CONA debate

Seven of the nine candidates for two open County Commission seats in November's election appeared at a Council of Neighborhood Associations forum Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 21, 2021
Fruitville Elementary kindergarten teacher wins top educator award

Kari Johnson, a 15-year teacher at the school, is now the county's nominee for Florida teacher of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 7, 2020
Rockin' the hallways at Braden River Elementary

Teachers and staff at the Lakewood Ranch school dress as rockers for second annual Rock Your School Day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 3, 2021
Children First returns to the beach for fashion fundraiser

Flip Flops & Fashion was held at Nov. 3.

  • Black Tie
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • November 9, 2022
Sarasota's Veterans Day parade planned for Friday

Sarasota's annual event will march down Main Street rain or shine.

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