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

  • By June LeBell |
  • October 9, 2013
Tidbites

Uncle Peter and nephew Marc revamp Cafe Gabbiano; Darwin's is brewing at two spots; and Extra bites to chew on.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2013
Our View: Entrepreneurial spirit's alive

Here in Sarasota, Siesta Key specifically, we have proof yet again that, despite all efforts by our governments to squelch free enterprise, Americans still possess an unrelenting entrepreneurial spirit.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 18, 2021
Life of Luxury

WheelBase Premium Garage Condos offers car enthusiasts not only a secure place to store their vehicles but also a community.

  • LWR Life
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 18, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Rotary kicks off ninth year of Books for Kids program

The Books for Kids Kindergarten program, which helps students discover a love for reading and increases reading scores, is expanding into more Manatee and Sarasota County classrooms this school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • December 4, 2012
Advocates suggest alternative measures in addressing homelessness

Advocates suggest alternative measures in addressing homelessness

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By David Conway |
  • February 10, 2021
Conversation with Jim Rieser

The new chief of the Sarasota Police Department discusses his transition into the top law enforcement position and his priorities for the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2010
Our View

Old vs. new; past vs. future

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 4, 2024
The top Sarasota athletes to watch in 2024

These athletes combine natural talent and hard work to excel in their respective sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 18, 2022
Rams football hopes 2022 brings a deep postseason run

Riverview has another strong squad led by five-star defensive back Charles Lester III.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 31, 2010
Tensions run high at cellular forum

Audience members at the LBK Public Interest Committee's cellular communications forum opposed certain statements made by both the moderator and panelists.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Emma Burke Jolly |
  • December 11, 2024
A foodie guide to 'A Christmas Story' in Sarasota

There are so many culinary revelations in the classic holiday film that I explored right them here in our neighborhood.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 27, 2020
The Lighter Side of COVID

Laughter really isn’t the best medicine. But here’s a prescription for comedy anyway. I’m not a doctor. It’s the best I can do.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 10, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Michaela Mattes

The Cardinal Mooney junior swimmer won gold and silver medals at the Class 1A state meet

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 1, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood Ranch beach volleyball player is among the best in the country

Lakewood Ranch High junior Ashley Pater has committed to USC, the national beach volleyball champ.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 3, 2022
Voting only way to reverse county's squabbling

Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes has become the target of some county employees who don’t like the direction the county is going.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2012
Lady Mustangs' Devin McDermott anchors in state title

Lakewood Ranch senior Devin McDermott anchored the Lady Mustangs 4x800 relay to a first-place finish at the Class 3A state meet May 4, in Jacksonville.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 13, 2011
Five-Time Champ

Kids Supergym's Darinka Angelova captured her fifth national title in the Level 8 Women's Division of the AAU Age Group Gymnastics National Championship July 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Punsalan |
  • March 7, 2013
What's In Robin's Queue: "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"

What's In Robin's Queue: "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"

  • Arts + Culture
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 8, 2015
Music Review: 'Don Carlos'

Verdi’s Don Carlos: ‘History through the opera glass’

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 30, 2014
Best of the Best

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Kahlee York was one of four Coastline Volleyball Club players selected to compete in the 2014 Beach High Performance Championships July 17 through July 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
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