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Results for: San Diego homeowners trust Reliable Standard Heating & Air for the best HVAC service

  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 5, 2014
Sochi Bound

Ellenton skaters Nathan Bartholomay and Felicia Zhang held hands for the first time in May 2011.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 17, 2016
Inspiration for Success

Sarasota resident Betsy Mitchell has become one of the nation’s most gifted trunk and arms para-rowers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 13, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Sept. 15-21

Film screenings, live music, theater and art talks give Sarasota an eclectic combination of entertainment events this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2010
Our View

Try it: public-safety director

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2014
Our View | Jeb Bush: true conservative?

Is former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush too moderate for the Republican Party? That is all the talk.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 3, 2021
More help for Manatee County seniors to register for vaccine

Libraries and Elder Helpline aid Manatee County seniors struggling to register for COVID-19 vaccine.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 28, 2009
East Manatee Bulldogs dream of new digs

The league has raised more than $35,000 toward building a new 5,800-square-foot clubhouse.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2009
Obituaries

Obituaries

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 16, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Who you gonna draw? Ghostbusters!; Family foundations grant $400,000 to Mote Marine; China Pavilion leaves St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2011
Garden Leaders drops lawsuit against Lakewood Ranch CDDs

As part of the deal, Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts have hired the company as their interim landscape contractor.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Merrill |
  • September 29, 2011
My View: Public amenities are essential

The city of Sarasota could reap much needed cash by selling Payne Park and Bobby Jones Golf Course, but should it?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 30, 2019
Sarasota school police will staff all public campuses next year

The Sarasota County Schools Police Department will now have a presence in every public school in the district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 21, 2017
Pension costs loom large in city budget

As the city attempts to maintain or improve its level of service, personnel expenses constrain the ability to invest resources elsewhere.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 17, 2015
Philosophical differences still divide city, county on homelessness

The City Commission is willing to meet with county leaders to discuss homelessness issues, but it declined to commit to any of three action plans outlined by the County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 24, 2015
How much city money does county want: $51,000 or $1 million?

City officials fear the assessments on city-owned properties could lead to annual property taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2014
Woodland launches new Parrish campus

The East County church already has held family events in the Parrish community for three years.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 10, 2023
Pop-up library to bring books and services to Longboat Key

Sarasota County's mobile library visits area communities to make library resources more accessible.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 20, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 21

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2017
Vietnam War documentary omits truths

Beautifully wrapped great lie

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2016
Lakewood Ranch uses one-for-all mentality to chase state championship

All 11 Mustangs on the boys basketball team play an important role.

  • East County
  • Sports
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