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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is the best HVAC company in San Diego.

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 1, 2012
Residents, merchants say 'We don't want them'

Sarasota residents and merchants took over a city parking-management forum last week, continuing to call for the removal of downtown parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 3, 2012
Guitar Hero: Jimi Gee

Thanks to a new gig, a new album and a new makeover, Sarasota's favorite gender-bending rock guitarist is more comfortable than ever in his own skin.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Real Estate Recovery

With low interest rates, reasonable prices and declining inventory, East County Realtors and builders predict another promising year in East County real estate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 1, 2012
Vacant land attracts interest

A city-private development in the heart of the Rosemary District could kickstart change in a neighborhood with a mixed identity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 30, 2013
A foodie does Gulf Gate

Around this neighborhood's culinary world in two-tenths of a mile.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By John Ewing |
  • February 14, 2013
"Artisticus Pop" -- Meet Pauly Salvatori

"Artisticus Pop" -- Meet Pauly Salvatori

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 10, 2018
Little mouse stars in play with big heart at Venice Theatre

Venice Theatre’s production of “Stuart Little” plays with scale and utilizes teamwork to teach audiences a big lesson with lead Charles Shoemaker.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • December 7, 2017
Planners prepare to reshape Sarasota's bayfront

In just eight months, a Boston-area planning firm hopes to have a blueprint for redeveloping the bayfront that everyone can support. How will they get there?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2014
Our view: The truth hurts

The truth especially hurts - or in this instance, 'annoys' - when you disagree with it. So the expected human response is to discredit. Vigorously discredit the messenger; make the messenger the focal point; and deflect, deny and ignore the truth.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 25 to May 1

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 25, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club forges ahead on rebuild

The Bird Key Yacht Club is setting a resiliency example by rebuilding its historic clubhouse to be better prepared for stronger hurricanes and more flooding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 30, 2024
Key Sarasota planner praises city while noting its shortcomings

"Have you seen (your bayfront)? It is such a collection of incoherent junk," says Andrés Duany, an influential planner of downtown Sarasota who is known as the "father of New Urbanism."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 3, 2024
Ed Chiles remains involved after the sale of his three iconic island eateries

Ed Chiles recently sold his popular Manatee County restaurants and has been spending some time outside the area: with family in Montana and on businesses in Tennessee — including cannabis bars. But his heart, and passion for sustainability, remains on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 3, 2023
Sarasota Starbucks workers seek to join national union

Starbucks officials push back against the effort.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 15, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: No walking back from this one

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 15, 2022
Project TEACH teaches east Bradenton fourth graders to dream big

Freedom Elementary students learn about new careers and think about their futures during Project TEACH.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 19, 2022
Bobby Jones Golf Course under new management for the first time since 1926

When the city-owned Bobby Jones Golf Course reopens for play this fall, it will be banking on the expertise of Indigo Golf Partners to make it a success.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 3, 2010
Benderson seeks identity for University corridor

The developer hopes a master signage plan along I-75 and University Parkway will help put Manatee County -- and its shopping plazas - on the map for travelers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2010
Plaza construction progresses

Walmart Stores Inc.'s newest East County location at Interstate 75 and State Road 70 is just one component of a much larger project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jonathan Glancy |
  • January 25, 2012
Revenge of the Electric Car: A Review and Then Some

Revenge of the Electric Car: A Review and Then Some

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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