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

  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • March 15, 2023
Sarasota Opera's master class in Japanese movement

The cast of "Madama Butterfly" learns the fine art of being a geisha.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2015
Fire contract negotiations heat up

Both the town of Longboat Key and its fire rescue union have agreed to look at wages and pension contribution modifications as part of a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 29, 2020
2020 Election Recommendations: The amendments

As always, many of the proposed constitutional amendments sound good, but they aren’t.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 13-19

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 23, 2020
With contract extended, School District of Manatee County superintendent focuses on future

Superintendent of the School District of Manatee County has contract extended through June 2023.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • March 9, 2017
City rules for medical marijuana dispensaries

Legal dispensaries move millions of dollars of local, black-market marijuana sales to people with severe medical conditions into legal, taxpaying, job-creating businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 22, 2023
Roads, parks prioritized for East County in Manatee’s $2.1 billion budget

Road improvements include Lena Road, Lorraine Road and Upper Manatee River Road.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2009
Colony suspends hotel operations

The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort is closing hotel operations until further notice, while it attempts to reach an agreement with its association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 23, 2015
Country Club Village home sells for $2,075,000

Barbara Schneiderman, trustee, of Farmington, Mich., sold the home at 7018 Portmarnock Place to Thomas LeFevre, trustee, of Lakewood Ranch, for $2,075,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 2, 2021
OPINION: Ivermectin II: Cons and pros

Readers chastised us, saying we were promoting a COVID-19 drug that’s dangerous and unproven. Dr. Pierre Kory addresses those concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 18, 2022
Sarasota nonprofits raise funds for hurricane victims

The nonprofit community has been active in collecting funds and passing along supplies to people in need.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 27, 2020
Manatee County researches ways it can help local businesses after pandemic

Manatee County researches ways it can help local businesses after pandemic

  • East County
  • News
  • By Edward Alley |
  • May 13, 2019
Artist Series, Choral Artists and opera provide musical Mother's Day weekend

Performers from several professional arts organizations in the area provided memorable Mother's Day weekend entertainment last weekend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 27, 2018
Health care is not a right

Let’s just call all that what it is: socialized, government-controlled  medicine.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 21, 2017
RIAF stretches musical horizons

The ninth annual Ringling International Arts Festival featured intriguing and thought-provoking musical acts in its eclectic mix of performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 25, 2014
Study shows job creation, tax revenues at LECOM

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine boosts Bradenton's economy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Tidewell Foundation |
  • May 2, 2024
Tidewell Foundation Raising the Next Generation of Hospice Nurses

Tidewell Hospice, a not-for-profit organization, offers care provided by expert care teams wherever patients call home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 18, 2025
New high school will be built in Lakewood Ranch

High School AAA is estimated to cost $200 million with the goal of opening in August 2027.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 20, 2017
Weathering the Storm: Arts community proves resilient after Hurricane Irma

In the days following the historic storm, Sarasota’s arts community shows its strength.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 23, 2014
Our View

Ridiculous election rumor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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