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

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

By Ryan Kohn |
September 11, 2024

Early season takeaways for Sarasota football programs

Two area teams appear to be postseason contenders, while the other three have work to do.

Sarasota
Sports

By Mallory Gnaegy |
October 23, 2013

'Lead an interesting life'

Sarasota actress Ann Morrison is more 'Annie Get Your Gun' than the orphan Annie.

Arts + Culture

By Ryan Kohn |
January 10, 2024

New Sarasota High athletic director wants to build college-style programs

BJ Ivey will continue to coach the Sailors boys' basketball team, in addition to his new responsibilities.

Sarasota
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
September 5, 2023

Emergency services kept vigilant eye on Longboat Key during Idalia

Police and fire departments rode out the storm on the island to be in position to respond to emergencies.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
November 27, 2019

Area developers, investors say timing is ripe for more business in East County

Commercial interests gobble up land from interstate to Lorraine Road.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 8, 2025

Site for a new Lake Manatee EMS station is under fire

Manatee County commissioners are not in favor of a site that borders Lake Manatee and Lake Manatee State Park.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 17, 2023

Postal Service helps local food bank stamp out hunger

The May 13 food drive collected several tons of food for the All Faiths Food Bank.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By James Peter |
August 28, 2023

City declares state of emergency, Sarasota County issues evac order

An evacuation order for Level A is scheduled to take effect on Tuesday.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
May 20, 2009

Obituaries

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
May 7, 2009

Business Observer

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Robin Hartill |
June 22, 2009

Obituary: Geraldine 'Gerry' Shields

Geraldine 'Gerry' Shields, 81, of Longboat Key, died June 8.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Loren Mayo |
May 10, 2010

STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Furniture Warehouse

In 1985, Mark Richmond had a vision: offering quality furniture, great service, discount prices and next-day delivery. Twenty-five years later, Richmond is still true to his vision.

Sarasota
News

By Eddie Kirsch |
May 18, 2012

May 18: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
January 24, 2012

Magistrate hears landscape bid protest

Hamilton "Chip" Rice today is hearing witnesses in the bid protest by Garden Leaders against three Lakewood Ranch community development districts.

East County
News

By Mallory Gnaegy |
January 6, 2012

Obituary: Jean Waterman Bender

Jean Waterman Bender from Longboat Key and formerly from Harrison, N.Y. died on January 2. She was 100.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
August 31, 2011

News Briefs

Commission to discuss live-stream videos; No garbage pickup on Labor Day

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
July 7, 2011

New organization seeks to help military families

Longboat Key residents Joyce Rubin and Sheila Weiser grew concerned as they read the news reports about soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan - many who had depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).