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

  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 4, 2014
The Good News: Harvest House

For those struggling with addiction or homelessness, the organization offers social services for a fresh start.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 1, 2024
Edward Jones cuts the ribbon on first Longboat Key branch

Financial planner Michelle Johnson opens the first Edward Jones branch on the island to provide personalized financial planning for residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 29, 2025
Town aims to upgrade resiliency of lift stations on island

The lift stations, which control water and wastewater flow on the island, needed to be replaced after the latest hurricanes, costing the town about $800,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 16, 2024
Permanent clubhouse at Bobby Jones approved by Planning Board

The 17,000-square-foot building at Bobby Jones Golf Club will house a golf shop, offices and a full-service restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 14, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance puts focus on philanthropy

About 40 nonprofits showcased their services for alliance members at their last meeting of the year.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 7, 2025
Mental health spotlighted at Payne Park fundraiser walk

Sarasota and Manatee community members raised nearly $90,000 to support NAMI's mental health services.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2009
Temple unveils new place for prayers

ongboat Key may be a long way from Israel, but now Temple Beth Israel members can feel a little bit closer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Canada honors local musician

Canadian violinist and East County resident James Ehnes has been named a Member of the Order of Canada.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2012
Carving out his baseball niche

Sarasota's Tim McCarver has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2012
Our Town: Deputy Binkley takes the field

Our Town: Deputy Binkley takes the field

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 25, 2012
Rain continues in Lakewood Ranch

Residents of Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding East County community have continued to see strong winds and rain today.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 29, 2011
Obituary: Marguerita Ann 'Peggy' Myford Gadoury

Marguerita Ann 'Peggy' Myford Gadoury, 63, of Longboat Key, died July 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 9, 2010
Tot Shabbat kids gift holiday cheer

Children and their parents participated in a special Tot Shabbat Nov. 27 at Temple Emanu El.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 14, 2011
Obituary: Fred Martin

Fred Martin of Sarasota and formerly of St. Joesph, Michigan and Flint, Michigan died on Oct. 11. He was 82.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2013
Recognized

Gov. Rick Scott presented Sarasota resident Korinne Kaliher with the fourth annual Idelio Valdes Leadership Award, March 7, during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day, in Tallahassee, for promoting disability awareness throughout the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2012
Obituary: Ellen Shields

Ellen Shields, 72, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 20, 2017
Longboat to host transit workshop

On Monday, transportation officials from Sarasota and manatee counties will outline public transit changes coming to the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2015
OBITUARY | William Nicholas

William Nicholas, 59, of Eugene, Ore. and formerly of Longboat Key, died Aug. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom Meet and Greet

Rabbi Michael Werbow and his family were welcomed by Temple Beth Sholom members with a meet and greet Friday, July 4. After the event, Rabbi Werbow led his first service. Werbow comes from Buffalo, NY with his wife, Melissa, and their three children. He is know for his warmth and holds a bachelor's degree in Special Education and a master's in Jewish Education. Members of the temple were excited to meet their new rabbi and dressed in red, white and blue for the occasion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Women's Club '50 Shades of Gold'

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club came together April 2, with gold earrings, purses and other accessories in-hand. The women donated gently-used jewelry and other items to the event, which were available for purchase at discounted prices. Jewelry vendors, such as Heart's Desire, also had jewelry for sale on-site. Proceeds benefited SMART, SOLVE Maternity Homes and Hope Family Services.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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