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Results for: Top-rated AC repair is provided by Reliable Standard Heating & Air in San Diego.

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2010
Cops Corner

July 15 Mysterious message 7:24 a.m. - 4800 block of GMD. Suspicious Circumstance. A man told police that he believed someone entered his condominium, while he was sleeping in his recliner with the television on, and left a scrolling message on his laptop that read, 'Ah, love the beach, you should turn off your TV. It wastes so much electricity.' An open screen door and smudges on a sliding-glass door were also noted.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 9, 2011
Strawberries, sweet strawberries

U-pick berries are sweeter, juicier and typically less expensive than the supermarket variety.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2020
Sports designs extend the reach of Lakewood Ranch's Fawley Bryant Architecture

The reach of Lakewood Ranch architecture firm Fawley Bryant expands nationally with designs such as the Binghamton University baseball complex.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2019
Pickleball continues to explode as a sport in Lakewood Ranch

Pickleball continues to explode as a sport in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 13, 2017
Choose wisely

Dining out doesn't have to be an unhealthy experience.

  • Health
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 18, 2025
East Manatee firefighters get the spark to train for disaster situations

The firefighters from East Manatee Fire Rescue went through two weeks of intense drills to earn their Rescue Specialist Certification.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 27, 2025
Lakewood Ranch-area road projects continue to move forward

Work is wrapping up on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, but lane closures continue on State Road 70 and Upper Manatee River Road.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 12, 2025
Restoration project to bring St. Armands statues back to life

Edward Pinto is leading a renewed effort to restore the damaged statues on St. Armands Circle to their former glory, calling on the public to show its support.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 5, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 21-25 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Lindrick Lane tops the week's sales at $5.65 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 28, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for March 13-17 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Bowspirit Way tops the week's sales at $5.15 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 16, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 1-5 in Lakewood Ranch

A Riverdale Revised home on Regatta Way tops the week's sales at $4.53 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 18, 2012
Warwick Gardens home tops sales at $711,000

A home in Warwick Gardens tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Willard and Barbara Engel, of Shelbyville, Ill., sold their home at 7325 Chatsworth Court to Thomas and Laurie Baker, of Orchard Park, N.Y., for $711,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 15, 2014
Pomello Park home sells for $1.15 million

A home in Pomello Park tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 22, 2009
No decision, more hearings set on Key Club

Speaking on behalf of the Longboat Key Club and Resort, Dr. Hank Fishkind, Florida's most renowned economist, didn't mince words in his characterization of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 8, 2021
Longboat Key sticking with approved streetlights despite resident criticisms

Part of Longboat Key's undergrounding project calls for the installation of new streetlights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 12, 2017
No more patience for Main Street miscreants

Merchants hope new policy leads to better behavior by children on Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 12, 2024
School uniforms simplified: Children’s World celebrates 60 years in business

The local retailer partners with area schools to provide a physical location for families to shop for school uniforms.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 23, 2025
Redevelopment of downtown building will create 18-story tower

Plans for the vacant Zenith office tower in Sarasota will include demolition and development of a 96-unit residence and 42,000 square feet of commercial space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 31, 2020
Siesta Key throws Halloween Safe Treats event

Costumed families flocked to Siesta Key Village for Halloween.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
Napier's dog needs a home

Shylah, this 9-month-old brown brindle spayed female, needs a loving home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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