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

  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 6, 2013
View from the Top: Sandy Loevner

In her 15th year as board president, Sandy Loevner is helping one of the country's largest non-profit charity events continue to soar.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 5, 2020
In dining, as in love, it's all a matter of taste

Choose a Valentine dinner to suit your style

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 27, 2016
She's got spirit

Braden River graduate earns spot on Dolphins' cheerleading squad.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 21, 2017
RIAF Redux

The Ringling’s ninth annual arts festival explored new ground.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
Cops Corner : Longboat Key 5.14.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 8, 2023
2023 Dick Vitale Gala another special evening

The event raised $12.4 million for The V Foundation for Cancer Research, breaking its own record.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 15, 2015
People with Purpose: Debbie Haspel

In 2009, Debbie Haspel moved to Sarasota to retire and play golf. Since then, she’s become involved in a variety of causes and serves on the board of three organizations — but she hasn’t golfed in a year.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 8, 2012
City will help repair plants damaged by crowds

The DID is looking to the Public Utilities Department to revamp its landscaping.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2011
Luigi Rizzo returns home after kidnapping

After being tortured and kidnapped and taking a ride in a police car, Luigi Rizzo finally is safe at his home at Carmen's Italian Cafe.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 17, 2015
Marina Jack owners to upgrade Turtle Beach facility

The historic Turtle Beach Marina will now be known at Bayfront Yacht Works & Marina.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 23, 2014
Ranch CDD 2 swears in new board supervisor

Jerry Twiggs will fill the Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 2 seat vacated by Kathleen Grant, who resigned in March.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2025
Neighborhood watchman rams pickup truck with golf cart

A resident accuses a repairman of speeding through his neighborhood and, to make a point, strikes his vehicle with a golf cart. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 31, 2023
Country Club Shores asbestos pipe replacement begins

The multiphase project on Longboat Key will start with Country Club Shores IV and V and will wrap up by early 2025 before proceeding to the final two phases.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 19, 2025
Streetlights to illuminate Longboat's main road

An update on the Buccaneer Restaurant, the town's stance on chain businesses and updates on light fixture installations were topics of an informal town meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2010
Community Golf Scores 07.14.10 to 08.07.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 11, 2021
Migrating birds start to populate Longboat Key-area beaches

The shorebird nesting season isn't quite here yet, but some birds are seeking mid-migration rest on Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 11, 2009
Creating a Racket

Thirteen-year-old Alexandria Stiteler has had her sights set on Wimbledon since she was 5 years old. Now, the East County resident is the No. 2 girls tennis player in Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 2, 2010
Crime Cleanup

Sheriff Tom Knight grew tired of watching minor offenders getting sentenced to weekend-only jail terms and sitting around eating on the taxpayer' dime, so he created a program that made the criminals productive citizens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 16, 2011
Dennis Rees: 'Food Just Cooked'

This week's guest food editor Dennis Rees shares exclusive tip and recipe for Observer readers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 15, 2020
Pros and cons: Comparing the health benefits of tennis and pickleball

Although the two racket sports are related, they give your body a workout in different ways.

  • Health
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