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

  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 9, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Ryan Kaitz

The Lakewood Ranch High senior baseball player had a big week at the plate.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 27, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Brandin Gallaway

The Braden River High boys soccer freshman has three goals in three games for the 3-0 Pirates.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Josiah Booker

The Booker High football senior helped his team to a 38-32 win over Bishop Verot High in the regional finals Nov. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 16, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Gio Zanoni

The Cardinal Mooney High boys lacrosse senior provides firepower to the Cougars.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 30, 2025
Noted economists past and present on tariffs and free trade

In any discussion to understand free trade, protectionism and tariffs, there is no debate among credible economists: Free trade: good; protectionism and tariffs: bad.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 27, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tyre Smith

The Riverview linebacker talks his offseason work and his favorite memory.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 6, 2021
Lakewood Ranch's new home sales stand tall in national rankings

Lakewood Ranch remains No. 2 among all master-planned communities in U.S. in new home sales and No. 1 for multi-generational communities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 7, 2010
Weekday farmers market moves into Phillippi Creek

The Phillippi Farmhouse Market is a seasonal market open on Wednesdays that promotes local growers of produce, agricultural products and prepared foods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 27, 2010
Film: 'The Maid'

The Chilean drama, "The Maid," scored prizes for Best Foreign Feature and Actress at Sundance last year.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 17, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Olivia Ortiz

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch runner Olivia Ortiz.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Coach: Ed Volz

Since he assumed the role of head football coach in January at Sarasota High School, Ed Volz has worked around the clock to build a successful program with the Sailors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 15, 2010
Film Review: 'Harry Brown'

The Observer's resident film critic reviews "Harry Brown," starring Michael Caine.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 5, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Mason Fischer

Thirteen-year-old running back Mason Fischer threw a touchdown pass and rushed for another touchdown to lead the East Manatee Bulldogs Pee Wee team to a 24-0 shutout victory over the Manatee Wildcats Aug. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 8, 2012
Film Review: 'The Woman in Black'

Sometimes you get sucked into seeing a film because of the actors involved. So, when the enormously successful Harry Potter chap tackles a new genre, I'm game. In his new film, "The Woman in Black," Daniel Radcliffe may have been best served passing on it.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 3, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bryan Moore

Bryan Moore is a professional sponsored athlete. His sport? Disc golf.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Cheyenne Kerekes

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Cheyenne Kerekes won all four of her matches this week, including a two singles matches and a pair of No. 1 doubles matches, helping lead the Lady Thunder to victories over Lakewood Ranch and St. Petersburg Catholic March 15-16.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 18, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra - Masterworks Concert: Llewellyn and Levin

Robert Levin, a musician well-known to local audiences through his work with the Sarasota Music Festival and to worldwide listeners because of his pianism, personality and scholarship, appeared last week with the Sarasota Orchestra and guest conductor, Grant Llewellyn.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 15, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Clemens Reiss

Clemens Reiss first began playing lawn bowling more than a decade ago and is currently serving as the president of the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Sam Massenburg

Braden River High senior Sam Massenburg captured the Class 2A- District 11 championship at 170 pounds Feb. 2, becoming the second wrestler in school history to win a district championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Message in a bottle: Harry's sells liquor; Wedding websites show love for Sandbar, BeachHouse; Mote appoints new fundraising officials

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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