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

  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 17, 2025
Special Olympics athletes stand up to the challenge at Sarasota paddling event

The Stand Up Paddle event drew 155 athletes to Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 9, 2024
Irish Celtic Festival draws hundreds to Lakewood Ranch

The Irish Celtic Festival featured Irish food and music, along with games and a dog parade.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 31, 2024
Seniors get into costume at Halloween Boo Bash

The Halloween Boo Bash at Senior Friendship Centers showed there are no age limits when it comes to enjoying Halloween.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 7, 2022
Top mid-year real estate sales in Sarasota, Siesta Key

A look at the top sales and prices in the first six months of 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 17, 2021
The best Lakewood Ranch spots to pop the bubbly

Champagne and sparkling wines are not just for special occasions. What makes classy bubbly a sip for all seasons? Three Lakewood Ranch experts weigh in.

  • LWR Life
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 17, 2015
Leaping Off the Page

Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb uses his personal library to fuel the ballet's repertory and conserve rapidly disappearing ballet works.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 29-Feb. 4

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2009
Our View

Don't fall for the Crist ads

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Paul Blackketter

Benderson Development Property Manager Paul Blackketter is the man behind a future world-class rowing facility off University Parkway. If all goes as planned, the facility will be responsible for making the East County one of the premier destinations for the sport in the nation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2010
Grape Expectations

Pat and Bob Gussin visited New Zealand in 2002, and it turned out to be a fruitful trip for the Longboat Key couple.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 22, 2011
Ranch CDDs approve landscaper

Down to Earth is slated to begin providing services in three community development districts in January.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 5, 2011
Dirk Meyer earns new title of associate conductor

As the Sarasota Orchestra begins its search for a new director, Maestro Dirk Meyer gets ready to start the season with a new title - associate conductor.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 27, 2017
Michael's On East celebrates 30 years

The beloved black tie hot spot is 30 years old today, so we sat down with the two men who made the establishment what it is today.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2019
Costco makes its debut in Manatee County

Costco Wholesale ready to open in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 26, 2014
Benderson pitches Stickney project

Siesta Promenade would bring a hotel and 250,000 square feet of retail to the gateway to Siesta Key, causing worry among residents.

  • Siesta Key
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  • In Memoriam |
  • March 28, 2025
Charles Edward “Charlie” Stottlemyer

Charles Edward “Charlie” Stottlemyer, devoted husband, loving dad and “Poppi”, faithful friend, successful businessman, and generous community leader, was called home to his Lord on March 20, 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 21, 2025
Key Sailing offers free charters to fellow 1975 Sarasota High graduates

Jan and Tim Solomon, graduates of the Sarasota High School class of 1975, invited their fellow sailors along for boat charters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 10, 2024
Man claims he 'owns the road,' wants construction workers fined

A citizen called to report after-hours construction work and proceeded to become argumentative. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 8, 2023
Sarasota man attempts to play 48 pickleball matches in 48 states in 48 days

Inclement weather held Dean Matt to 44 matches in 44 states, but he's still grateful for the experience.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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