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

  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 13, 2009
Movers and shakers

The sign guys are everywhere around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2018
Blazing a trail: Sarasota Christian senior is one of top scorers in state

As of Jan. 9, he was averaging 25.9 points per game.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2018
Championship rowing meets act as both an introduction and a sendoff

The FSRA State Sculling Championships are this weekend at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2015
Bullock turns down 4% raise

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock is fine with his $180,000 salary, but the avid boater floats one request before the commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2024
2024 US Rowing Olympic Team Trials hit Benderson Park this week

The event will determine who heads to the Paris Olympics this summer.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Emma Burke Jolly |
  • October 6, 2024
Embrace the pumpkin flavors at these Sarasota eateries

Here's where to get into the fall spirit, even when it's 90 degrees outside.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 15, 2025
How Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb puts the pieces together

The Royal Ballet veteran likens programming a season to assembling a puzzle.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harris Private Bank shares new space with M&I Wealth Management

Harris Private Bank held an open house Thursday Jan. 5 at its new location at 240 South Pineapple Avenue. This marks the first time that Harris Private Bank and M&I Money Management have worked under the same roof in Florida. After being purchased by BMO purchased M&I, the two companies will share a location and resources. Guitarist Dean Miller provided live music for the open house.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church celebrates Christmas

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church had their Fourth Annual Holiday Party at TPC Prestancia Saturday, Dec. 8 to celebrate Christmas. Forty-three people attended the beautifully decorated golf club where parish members enjoyed each other's company and dinner. 'It's Christmas to us and we love doing it here,' said party organizer Linda Piro. 'The camaraderie of fellowship and of church is what makes it all kind of nested together.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 26, 2016
Braden River Middle School students go for the gold

Teams participated STEAM Olympics Thursday.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Rothenbergs move to Freedom Village

Former Mayor Lee Rothenberg and his wife, Frances, sold their Longboat Key home in March and moved to Freedom Village in Bradenton, according to property records.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 14, 2013
Manatee commissioners discuss growth options

Manatee County commissioners and Planning Commission members today met jointly to discuss growth plans for the county.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 12, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 13

Take a look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice — from a one-night-only Venice Theatre show to an exhibit at Wyland Gallery.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Wish List for 2012 draws opposing responses

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 21, 2016
Country club life may work out

Struggling industry hopes to get healthy by catering to health-conscious baby boomers

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 25, 2023
Bobby Jones clubhouse may cost up to $9 million

City commissioners abandon the plan for a "bare-bones" $2.5 million facility in favor of a broader community asset and revenue generator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 15, 2021
Longboat Key planning to open new fire station in May

The Longboat Observer got a behind-the-scenes look at the project’s construction site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 28 to Oct. 4

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • May 23, 2019
A ripple effect of volunteerism in Lake Club

Lake Club neighbors and Stock Signature Homes team up to build homes for Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, garnering results that stretch beyond four walls.

  • LWR Life
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 30, 2025
Manatee County strives to become a veteran safe place

The county has partnered with The Fire Watch to provide free training so residents can spot veterans in crisis.

  • East County
  • News
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