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Results for: AC repair in San Diego is led by Reliable Standard Heating & Air’s certified technicians

  • By David Conway |
  • August 12, 2021
Residents wary of St. Armands zoning changes

Commercial property owners say new building regulations would have a minimal impact on the character of the Circle, but traffic remains a source of anxiety for island residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 24, 2023
St. Regis developer asks Longboat for parking garage permission

Desired changes could go before the Planning and Zoning Board as early as March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 31, 2022
Longboat to use Sarasota County surtax funding for capital projects

Town staff will brief the Town Commission on its plans to allocate $15.1 million in funding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 8, 2022
Longboat landscaper gains deadline extension for new redevelopment plan

Grant's Garden gets six months to redo proposal plan for Longboat base.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2015
Conversation with with Julius Halas

Before former Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Julius Halas, 61, left the town to become director of the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal’s Office in 2009, he gave the Longboat Observer his personal cellphone number and said to call any time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 18, 2018
Longboat community's long-term vision meshes with new zoning proposals

Spanish Main residents encouraged their long-term redevelopment plans mesh with new town zoning proposals

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 22, 2021
Board rejects grant request for Bobby Jones wetlands

A vocal critic of local government played a key role in denying the request, an outcome city officials described as highly unusual.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 4, 2022
Sarasota County breaks ground on expanded 17th Street Park

Softball renovations and new artificial turf fields are coming in the first phase of the regional park plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 20, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra announces program for 2022-23 season

Bramwell Tovey's first year as music director of the Sarasota Orchestra will feature an exciting mix of classical composers and engaging contemporary material.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 4, 2021
Teacher of the Year values kindness, compassion

Fruitville Elementary kindergarten teacher Kari Johnson was named the Sarasota County Teacher of the Year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 10, 2021
Willis Smith Construction finishes Waterside Place buildings in Lakewood Ranch

Landscaping and roads will complete the Lakewood Ranch entertainment and restaurant hub as businesses begin to move in.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2009
Commissioners express Islandside frustration

Commissioner Peter O'Connor is annoyed that town staff has asked him to hold four potential dates in December and January to review the Key Club and Resort's Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2010
Letters to the Editor 02.25.10

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Sarasota Observer, 1517 State Street, Sarasota, 34236. The Sarasota Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2010
ELECTION 2010: GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 5

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 5.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 8, 2012
County to consider crosswalk options

The commission is expected to discuss options for improving crosswalk visibility in Siesta Village when it meets March 13.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 25, 2012
Observed: The truth ... and nothing but

I'll never forget the night I told my parents I wanted to become a journalist.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Our View: Re-think new house taxes

Building a new house in Manatee County will get a little more expensive beginning Oct. 1, thanks to the County Commission breezily approving a new impact fee schedule with nary a peep.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 6, 2011
Natural design

Kimberly Frimel uses jewelry as her main mode of expression and communication.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 12, 2011
The fruits of winter 101

From naval oranges to golden white grapefruit, we'll tell you everything you need to know about the best citrus to snack on during the winter months.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Rats get eradicated but raccoons get a pass?; We need to change the gun laws

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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