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

  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • May 6, 2014
The perfect 'gift-ables' for Mother's Day

Moms are the most deserving of appreciation and pampering - so what are you doing for her this Mother's Day (May 11)?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 9, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Selby Gardens Mother's Day Brunch

Enjoy the gardens with loved ones before sitting down for brunch catered by Michael's On East Sunday, May 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 10, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Rock Your Robot Science Fair

A robot costume contest, science and math exhibits will take over Greenbrook Adventure Park this weekend for the Rock your Robot Science Fair.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 26, 2014
Hillcroft defeats Villages 12-10

Hillcroft defeated The Villages 12-10 in the 12-goal Suncoast Porsche Cup Feb. 23 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Mixon Fruit Farms' Harvest Festival

Mixon Fruit Farms, Bradenton, welcomes patrons to its annual Harvest Festival. The two-day event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 15, 2015
Sarasota Alumni Spotlight: Richie James

Riverview High graduate Richie James was named Middle Tennessee State's offensive Warrior of the Week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 14, 2025
Which Longboat homes dazzle the most with holiday lights?

Lit-up lights on Longboat Key may take some sleuthing to find, but several homeowners embraced the holiday season with their festive decorations this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 28, 2017
Best of Longboat Key Cops Corner for 2017

Enjoy the best of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 12, 2020
Rotary Club plans 'pandemic-sensitive' Veterans Day

The club is having its seventh annual celebration of veterans, and adding fundraising this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • August 12, 2021
Bird of the week: Wood duck

Full of color to attract a mate, this species nests in tree cavities or in boxes prepared by humans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 21, 2022
2022 Dick Vitale Gala to be held May 6

The 17th-annual event, held at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, will honor Baylor men's basketball Coach Scott Drew, tennis legend Chris Evert and football superstar Keyshawn Johnson

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 20, 2022
Original Buccaneers 'crew' member honored by the team

Sarasota's Wells Purmort was honored by the Tampa Bay Bucs during Sunday's game for being a charter season ticket-holder and his work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 29, 2010
Film Review: 'Black Swan'

In the new psychological thriller from Darren Aronofsky, he pulls out all the stops, creating a mind-blowing masterpiece destined to go down in filmmaking history.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 21, 2020
County installs WaterGoats to collect trash in waterways

The floating devices will help keep trash from entering Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • September 14, 2018
Sarasota Farmers Market shifts to new site

Citing concerns about construction, the farmers market will temporarily relocate to Lemon Avenue and First Street starting Sept. 22.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • January 17, 2019
Van Wezel Foundation hires CEO

The board announced Cheryl Mendelson, whose previous work includes an executive role at the Harris Theater in Chicago, will lead the foundation beginning in February.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 16, 2018
Community Foundation gives Mote $50,000 partnership grant

Part of the funds will support youth education and outreach programs.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 07.07.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 31, 2017
Israel Tennis Center named in honor of Larry Greenspon

On Oct. 23, the Israel Tennis Centers Foundation named Israel’s premiere tennis center in Ramat Hasharon in honor of Larry and Mary Greenspon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 12, 2017
Dick Vitale honors sports stars at annual gala

The sold-out 12th Annual Dick Vitale Gala took place on May 12 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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