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

  • By Steve Queior and Randy Walker |
  • May 10, 2012
My View: The best downtown in America?

We're getting there. Consider some of the recent achievements. But downtown still needs more boosts.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 6, 2011
Rivalry Showcase

Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little Leagues were the only two teams in the 10- and 11-year-old division of this year's District 26 All-Star Baseball Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 18, 2018
The newest 'Nole: Lakewood Ranch outfielder commits to Florida State

Perfect Game's 50th-best outfielder in the U.S., Colin Apgar, committed to Florida State University on July 2. He has also transferred from Braden River High to Lakewood Ranch High for next season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • 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 David Conway |
  • July 7, 2016
City officials reflect on performance evaluations

A public dispute surrounding the city auditor and clerk was the most high-profile part of the commission's review of charter officials — but what did the city’s leaders learn in the process?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • January 7, 2015
Maison Blanche: Must-try fine dining

Maison Blanche: Must-try fine dining

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 7, 2014
Jalea: The best of Spanish and Peruvian cuisines

Jalea: The best of Spanish and Peruvian cuisines

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Mike Drayton

The Sarasota High senior boys basketball player was named the FACA District 16 Class 7A Player of the Year on Feb. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 21, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Bo O'Daniel

The Cardinal Mooney wide receiver caught two touchdowns in the team's spring jamboree May 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 22, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kevin O'Donoghue

The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball senior is primed for a strong 2023-2024 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 17, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: David Melnychuk

Former Riverview swimmer went to the USA Swimming National Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 3, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Addison Shear

Smashing her personal record, the junior for Lakewood Ranch girls' cross country posted the team's best finish at the Tri-County Championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Keely Carney |
  • February 27, 2012
Sharing a SAM: How a Hotel Regular Renewed my Faith in Mankind

Sharing a SAM: How a Hotel Regular Renewed my Faith in Mankind

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 6, 2025
Booker baseball is turning the corner with new approach

The Tornadoes are using discipline and freshmen talent to overcome awful 2024 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • March 15, 2018
City offers mixed reaction to administrative review

The commission voted against expanding regulations that allow staff to approve development proposals, but the board left open the possibility of changing course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 23, 2025
Cost to keep the Van Wezel going estimated at $17 million

The draft Karins Engineering report to the city's Purple Ribbon Committee includes systems upgrades and flood proofing the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, but not expanding or reconfiguring seating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By James Peter |
  • November 8, 2023
Here's the Longboat Key news you might have missed this summer

The long, hot summer saw a "perfect storm," a parking pickle and more record-setting real estate sales.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 26, 2025
BMX track draws amateur and pro riders to Myakka City

Aker Brand Farms is a 15-acre BMX training facility and a dream come true for owners Jeremy Smith and Will Grant.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 27-Aug. 2

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

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High student is a state champion gymnast

Lakewood Ranch High junior Jaden Blank hopes to land spot in the 2022 U.S. Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
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