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Results for: Top-rated AC repair is provided by Reliable Standard Heating & Air in San Diego.

  • By Anna Dearing |
  • March 9, 2011
DANCE REVIEW: 'Out of Denmark'

Pairing Flemming Flindt's 20th-century, dark, dramatic ballet, "The Lesson," which centers on a plot of murder, with the delightful choreography created in the 1880s by August Bournonville wasn't exactly out of this world, but it definitely was "Out of Denmark."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 6, 2012
Perseverance pays for SMA soccer player

When Daniel Oakley's mother was seven months pregnant with him, she almost died in a car accident. Now the 15-year-old Sarasota Military Academy sophomore is helping lead the Eagles to their best season in program history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 19, 2018
POW! Nock brothers channel Batman with collection

These three brothers own the Batcopter, the Batcycle and even the famous Batmobile.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 4, 2019
Caroline Kennedy talks history and challenges of the future

The former U.S. Ambassador to Japan shared her views on history and where the country is headed at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 21, 2018
Students make history at Sarasota Military Academy

For the first time ever, three students were accepted to West Point in one year, and one was recruited with a four-year scholarship for a college's rifle team.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 13, 2017
Suited to her hobby

East County woman is part of a state wingsuit formation record.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 10, 2016
Farmers market brings produce to Lido

On Nov. 3, the Lido Pavilion hosted the key’s inaugural Veggie Market, a weekly open-air produce sale designed to serve barrier island residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 29, 2014
Resourceful dwelling on display at State of the Arts Gallery

The prototype of a patent-pending multi-use portable dwelling is on display at State of the Arts Gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 15, 2025
Air conditioner noise loud enough to warrant call to police

A resident said the ongoing noise was impacting her well-being, and she planned to sell the residence. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 30, 2024
Flight path from SRQ changes direction over Longboat Key

A change in the angle of departures from SRQ was made by the Federal Aviation Administration and impacts the path of flights over Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 21, 2024
ODA football holds off Sarasota Christian to move to 5-0

A late fumble recovery secured a 36-31 win for the Thunder.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2025
Woman leaves two downtown restaurants without paying her tab

After skipping out on tabs at two restaurants, a woman is banned by police from both establishments. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2010
Our View

Faith, hope, thanksgiving

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2025
Fourth of July 2025 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From parades to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 16-22

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 18, 2022
Manatee School District works to address cafeteria, custodial staff shortages

More cafeteria and custodial staff are needed to ensure quality for the district's students.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Our view

The Pac-man of Obamacare

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 31, 2025
Gene Witt Elementary digital art lab is in full swing with community support

Funds from Neal Communities, The Patterson Foundation and fundraisers paved the way for the elementary school to start a digital lab.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2019
Cringe Blog: Don't answer the door

"The Guest" and "Tigers Are Not Afraid" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2010
Two East County residents enter school board race

Julie Aranibar and Albert Yusko will challenge incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker for the Manatee County School Board District 3 seat this August.

  • East County
  • News
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