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

  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 9, 2024
Surprise debate erupts at Tiger Bay Club candidate forum

Barbara Ford-Coates' chief lieutenant steps up to go toe-to-toe with Sarasota Tax Collector opponent Mike Moran.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 3, 2026
Manatee County Appraiser promises to fix costly mistake in this year's tax rolls

The town of Longboat Key doesn't know how much an error by the Manatee County Property Appraiser cost it in 2025 tax revenue, estimating it to be at least $500,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 25, 2023
Lessons at Aqua-Tots Swim Schools promote water safety

Aqua-Tots' "Swim with Your Clothes On" lessons teach young children how to survive falling fully clothed into a pool.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 15, 2011
Scene & Heard

Launch party chalks the lines for street fest; Booker Middle principal wins state arts leadership award; Jazz juvies to liven up Glenridge

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 18, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Throwing beans on a car

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center gets front line support

Community steps up to support Lakewood Ranch Medical Center during COVID-19 crisis.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 12, 2024
New Longboat Key ordinance enables more resilient construction

In response to new FEMA flood maps, town commissioners approve a measure to allow for additional freeboard in low-lying areas of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Welcome back: Since you left ...

We waded through Beach Road after Tropical Storm Debby pounded the island in June, and survived the stench of hundreds of tons of algae that washed ashore after to bring you the news.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 23, 2009
Jaleski urges building department efficiency

Longboat Key Commissioner Gene Jaleski wants to improve and simplify the operations of the Planning, Zoning and Building Department by giving it an online presence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2009
Man arrested for child porn in undercover sting

William J. Zimmerman, of the 1200 block of 51st Avenue East, was arrested Aug. 14 for ordering and accepting four DVDs containing child pornography.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2009
IN BRIEF

Community New and Notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 23, 2010
News Briefs 06.24.10

A man threatening he had a vial and syringe containing the AIDS virus robbed the Lakewood Ranch Hallmark June 18.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2011
Group raises concerns about straw poll

The Friends of Lakewood Ranch say they know of at least 129 registered voters who have not received straw poll ballots about the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 21, 2011
City officials eye addition to brownfield

City leaders believe buying a foreclosed property adjacent to the Marion Anderson brownfield would make the brownfield site a better candidate for redevelopment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2012
News Briefs

Jebco plans apartments on Ringling Boulevard

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2015
Top Story — September: Gecko’s owners buy Longboat landmark

Gecko's Hospitality Group has purchased the Dry Dock Waterfront Grill.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 6, 2019
Scene & Heard 03.07.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including updates on Sarasota Opera, The RIngling and Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2018
City Commission approves opioid lawsuit

The city of Sarasota has selected a team of attorneys to take action against pharmaceutical firms doing business in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 18, 2015
All Star Laundry hopes to clean up in Lakewood Ranch

Firm adds Portal Crossing opening in late December, then another location in 2016.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2015
Former Quay owner moves forward with development

The owner of 14 acres on Sarasota's Bayfront has asked the city for a community workshop to consider street vacations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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