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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2022
Tara Preserve CDD, Seat 3: Barbara Linden

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
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  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 20, 2010
Yiddish newspaper remains a leader for Jewish people

The Jewish Forward has been published for 112 years - and will likely be around for at least 100 more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 10, 2012
Commission labels legislative priorities

The Longboat Key Town Commission has signed off on the following 2012-12 legislative priorities:

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Laurel Oak Country Club Staff |
  • December 11, 2019
Laurel Oak Country Club continues to carve out a new path to success

Laurel Oak Country Club continues to carve out a new path to success

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2018
No-swim advisory lifted for Bird Key

Once again, officials have detected elevated bacteria levels associated with red tide in Sarasota’s waters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 25, 2016
Longboat an empty nester this year

For the first time in since 2006, Longboat Key will be without any newborn swans this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • May 25, 2017
UPDATE: Miscommunication caused lockdown of Lakewood Ranch area schools

Braden River Middle School had an unexpected lockdown this morning due to a Civil War rifle replica on campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 29, 2016
County issues no-swim advisory for Sarasota beaches

Health officials believe elevated bacteria levels near Longboat Key, Siesta Key and Casey Key can be attributed to red tide.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 21, 2014
Law enforcement groups to host boating safety event

The Sarasota Police Department, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and other groups are holding an Interagency Boating Safety Inspection Day on Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 11, 2014
School tax referendum vote kicks off

Early voting is under way for the renewal of a one-mill tax referendum, which generates about $40 million in supplementary revenue each year for Sarasota County schools.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2014
Obituary: John Charles Mitchell

John Charles Mitchell, 89, of Omaha, Neb., and Longboat Key, died Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 9, 2013
County Commission to consider pet ordinance

Sarasota County commissioners will discuss a possible ban on the sale of commercially bred dogs, cats and rabbits during a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2025
FDOT plans US 301 resurfacing

The Florida Department of Transportation will hold an Aug. 19 public meeting on plans to repave U.S. 301 between U.S. 41 and 10th Street in downtown Sarasota.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2026
APRIL FOOL: 'Stuff the Breeze Bus' for county workers

Sarasota County government is cutting costs by requiring employees to supply their own office materials.

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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 19, 2024
Newly elected Manatee County commissioners sworn into office

The three new commissioners vow to reflect the voice of the people.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 14, 2009
Aerobic Grandma: Nechtem gains more from exercise than strength

At age 55, Chuck Nechtem has the appearance of what a younger generation might call a 'hunk.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 7, 2012
Music in the Making: Matt Facciolla

When Lakewood Ranch resident Matt Facciolla pictured a music career, it looked a lot different.

  • East County
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  • By Michael Saunders & Company |
  • November 9, 2020
Four Rooms for Grateful Gatherings

Four Rooms for Grateful Gatherings

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  • July 22, 2021
The Most Respected Builder in Longboat Key

Brings You the Newest Name in Real Estate

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 10, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel hosts Ukrainian Easter for refugees

The Danube International Company threw an Easter party on April 8 in the chapel's garden.

  • Longboat Key
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