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

  • 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
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 13, 2018
What benefits, and costs, will Mote bring to Benderson Park?

Officials agree the new East County aquarium will benefit Sarasota and Manatee counties. They're just not sure how it will be financed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 11, 2023
Hermitage Fellows find success on and off Broadway

A fellowship at Hermitage Artist Retreat on Manasota Beach can spark creative breakthroughs.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2010
Our View

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  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Guest Author |
  • October 29, 2021
MY VIEW: LJSA a critical piece of legislation

Profit might respond to free-market libertarianism, but truth does not. 

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 24, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: Lakewood Ranch boutique moving to UTC

Wish Boutique moving from Lakewood Main Street to UTC

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 13, 2011
Former NASA scientist reflects on research launched by shuttle

The shuttle was a key in the NASA research that Dr. Frank Sulzman oversaw. But, as the shuttle program ends, he remains optimistic about space's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bob Soran |
  • December 16, 2010
My View: Marina Jack's annual financial obligations exceed the average

Rather than continuing to foster public misconception about Marina Jack and its partnership with the city, we think a better service could be provided by outlining the facts accurately.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 19, 2014
Homebuilders snatch lots in The Inlets

In a bid to fulfill the high-end real estate market, Neal Communities and Medallion Home have partnered to buy 42 lots in The Inlets.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2013
Overlay district could provide boon for Rosemary

A proposed Rosemary Residential Overlay District would allow for higher-density housing developments in the area, which the city believes will spur growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2014
Year in Review: December 2013, Rosemary explores higher density

The proposed Rosemary Residential Overlay District would allow for higher-density housing developments in the area, which the city believes will spur much-anticipated growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 26, 2022
Buttonwood projects closer to final town approval

Longboat voters approved the density boost in November, and the project now requires final commission green light to proceed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 31, 2019
County, city discuss stormwater management

Across Sarasota, neighborhoods deal with street flooding during heavy rainfalls — an issue that would require an infusion of cash to address, officials say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 12-18

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 3, 2021
HB 35: Bad for Floridians

Florida’s GOP lawmakers say they’re the champions of less government, more transparency and free enterprise. Their actions don’t show it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 18, 2022
Biggest economic crisis in Florida history

Florida’s $3.6 trillion property insurance market is in collapse. Whether Florida’s economy will be rescued will be a political duel: Gov. Ron DeSantis vs. Speaker Chris Sprowls and the state’s plaintiff attorneys.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2010
Business Observer 04.01.10

In response to current economic conditions, East County-based Lee Wetherington Homes last week unveiled three new models starting at $247,300.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 30, 2010
New priest finds home at St. Barbara

The Rev. Fr. Peter Andronache will lead St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church after the Very Rev. Archimandrite Frank Kirlangitis retired.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 6, 2015
The Music Man

Gary Reinstrom stands tall in Sarasota's local music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2020
Sarasota event organizers sort out COVID-19 strategies

Although the city is restricting special events through March, some local gatherings are still moving forward.

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