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

  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 13, 2022
Longboat Key sets sights on its own smoking ban

When commissioners return in September, a proposal for parks and beaches is expected to be waiting for them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 11, 2023
Longboat human rights photographer recounts travels to Ukraine

Beach Fitness owner Allan Mestel has traveled to Ukraine twice since the Russian invasion began last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 16, 2012
David Smash: A Smash Hit

David Smash is singing the blues and living the American dream. This is the story of how Sarasota's hot new rock 'n' roll front man went from playing 'Lithuania's Got Talent' to clubs in Southside Village.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 7, 2021
Temple Beth Israel members meet for dinner on St. Armands Circle

The men's club put together a social dinner at the Crab and Fin Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2023
Lakewood Ranch girls soccer falls in regional finals

The Mustangs lost 2-1 to Palm Harbor University High in a game that went to penalty kicks.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 8, 2022
St. Mary's men's club plans golf tournament for 10th year

The church's golf gathering has changed places in its history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 19, 2022
Jo Ann Bigelow Frye

Forever in our hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Jo Ann Bigelow Frye on September 18, 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 4, 2009
L'Ambiance hosts Halloween double-header

L'Ambiance hosts Halloween double-header

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 17, 2009
Author Stephen King gets key to city

The part-time Casey Key resident was handed the key while on stage at the Van Wezel.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 8, 2009
Hollywood producers scout Sarasota

In two weeks the makers of some of the biggest blockbuster films will get a tour of the area's sites for possible future movie locations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 16, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: The After Party

The Sarasota Film Festival concludes April 17 with an after party at Ceviche.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2012
Obituary: Edith M. Rosenthal

Edith M. Rosenthal, of Longboat Key, died May 18. She was 86.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 27, 2011
County pistol and rifle range to re-open Friday

Sarasota County Parks and Recreation had previously suspended operations at Knight Trail Pistol and Rifle Range Oct. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2011
Local developers celebrate 2011 record high home sales

Neal Communities in November hit a record high for new home sales in 2011.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 21, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Anat Hoffman

Temple Beth Israel will host the Israeli activist at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

Lakewood Ranch Main Street will host its monthly concert series at 6 p.m. tonight.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 10, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Observer Cup

Get your game on at the Observer Cup golf tournament and the Observer Challenge tennis tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 13, 2011
School officials help serve National School Lunch Week

A variety of guest lunch servers including principals, school board members, and district administrators, helped out at various Sarasota County school cafeterias.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Kayla Butler

Lakewood Ranch High School freshman Kayla Butler is helping her fellow classmates by spearheading a dress drive for Homecoming. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 10, 2011
Just the Stats 08.10.11

See the Observer's by-the-numbers breakdown of the week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
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