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

  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 30, 2024
Christ Church sponsors reading of new children's book

The Sarasota-based authors of "Jamani's Lucky Day" entertained students in the Reading Buddies program at 13th Avenue Dream Center in Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 28, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: CJ McRae II

The Lakewood Ranch High senior running back is set for a big 2024.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 22, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ava Kozicky

The senior attacker is primed for another massive season for the Sarasota High girls lacrosse team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 4, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Jonathan Leatt

Leatt helped the Mustangs win the Lakewood Ranch Invitational with three top-three finishes.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 30, 2024
Education Center at Temple Beth Israel to host first fundraiser

Program Director Susan Goldfarb highlights the new educational programs and The Education Center's decades-themed fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 2, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Marvin Palominos

The ODA offensive guard is hitting the college recruiting trail this summer.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Verinder |
  • November 5, 2025
Sarasota Memorial celebrates a century of care

Sarasota Memorial Hospital President and CEO David Verinder shares his thoughts about the complex's 100 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 4, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column, Black Tie & Tales, by Molly Schechter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 28, 2012
Social Studies: Eduardo Anaya

Hometown: San Juan Del Rio Queretaro, Mexico

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 19, 2018
Critic's Fall Film Picks

Awards season is right around the corner, and the fall film lineup is looking promising.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 2, 2016
Ralph Hunter: The original Observer

Longboat Observer founder Ralph Hunter died Friday. He was 95.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 28, 2025
Nathan Benderson Park hosts unique dragon boat festival

Hundreds of cancer survivors gathered at Nathan Benderson Park for Unleash the Dragons.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 13-19

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2019
Jazz Club of Sarasota swings into something new with 2019 festival

Organizers hope additions to Sarasota Jazz Festival will attract younger crowds.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 6, 2017
A walk in the park

After years of tending to their park, three Gillespie Park leaders are dedicating their efforts to making the park a home for the neighborhood's youngest residents.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 13, 2013
Tidbites

Put a fork in it; There's more to Fresh Start than meets the eye; James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour is back; and Quick bites.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2023
Sarasota's Sage Restaurant honored by Wine Spectator magazine

The restaurant won the 2023 Award of Excellence for its wine selection and service.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 2, 2021
Sarasota man found dead in Benderson Park lake

Two people abandoned paddleboat around 4:30 a.m. in the middle of the lake, officials said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 30, 2021
Temple Beth Israel choir gets back to practice

The choir has been apart since the beginning of the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 30, 2023
SCAT drivers top rodeo competitors

Two Sarasota County Transit drivers advance to this weekend's Florida Triple Crown Bus Roadeo after winning the local Interagency Bus Rodeo.

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