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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is the best HVAC company in San Diego.

  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 9, 2014
Home of the Month: The Deep Blue Goodbye

John D. MacDonald's Siesta Key home was the birthplace of the Florida crime novel.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: Ten years later, controversy is 'water under the bridge'

An engineer and an architect involved in the design and construction of the the John Ringling Causeway Bridge reflect on the troubled water they faced and had to cross.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2022
Cougars' clutch shot beats Riverview

Cardinal Mooney is 11-4 under first-year coach, Vince Cherry.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • February 17, 2025
Sarasota Opera performs a double bill that withstands the test of time

A revival of "Cavalleria Rusticana" and "Pagliacci" from 2005 demonstrates fresh potency.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By RONTO |
  • October 26, 2023
Ronto Announces Approval for The Owen Golden Gate Point in Downtown Sarasota

Pre-construction pricing starts from $2.2 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 23, 2025
What’s best for NCF, USF?

The governor should appoint a commission to determine what the best long-term structure should be for the Ringling, New College and USF.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 26, 2013
Unaffordable Uncertainty: Affordable Care Act

Bracing for the uncertain side effects of the Affordable Care Act, area business owners are hiring less and re-evaluating the benefits they offer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 13, 2023
Improv comedy gets real at Florida Studio Theatre

FST's 13th annual Sarasota Improv Festival is taking the stage for the first time in three years.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 22, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 23

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 21, 2025
Noted architect leaves his mark on Lakewood Ranch

Doug Whitney, who died Aug. 11, blazed a trail for WBRC architecture in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 17, 2025
Blues Festival makes its return on the Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival, primed for its second year, has a varied and voluminous history in the region.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2010
Signs of the silly season

Signs of the silly season

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 12, 2012
Bartolotta has support to stay put

Three out of five commissioners believe the city manager should not be fired or suspended.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 28

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 16, 2018
All Hands on Deck

A tight-knit community of bid whist players is getting its game on every Tuesday at Ed’s Tavern in Lakewood Ranch.

  • LWR Life
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 8, 2012
Readers share their love stories

From buses to dog parks, residents have met their soul mates in many places. But their stories have one common element: lots of love.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 17, 2023
Everyone needs friends. All Friends Network helps ensure everyone has them.

Trevor Kelliher started All Friends Network to connect people with cerebral palsy, autism and other developmental disabilities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 14, 2022
Sarasota dragon boat paddler excited for Club Crew World Championships

The event will hit Nathan Benderson Park on July 18-24 and will see boats from local clubs compete for glory against the world's best.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 12, 2021
Best-selling author featured in Brain Health Matters lecture in Lakewood Ranch

Lisa Genova will appear via Zoom in a fundraiser to support the Brain Health Scholars program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 24, 2017
Bring back my country

What’s happening to the country we knew and loved? The best way to bring it back is to continue doing and teaching our loved ones to do the right thing, the right way, for the right reasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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