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

  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 29, 2014
Musical performer is anything but idle

Braden River High senior Sam Woolf juggles friends, school and preparations for his next appearance on 'American Idol.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 24, 2024
Longboat doctor plans to expand health services at The Paradise Center

Dr. Daren Spinelle hopes to provide accessible educational and medical resources for snowbirds and full-time residents on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 27, 2024
Downtown mixed-use development will straddle zoning districts

Saravela is planned for 1.7 acres at North Tamiami Trail between Fourth and Fifth streets. At 11 and 18 stories it will be split by Downtown Bayfront and Downtown Core.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 31, 2024
Humanitarian recounts scenes of everyday life amid Russia-Ukraine war

"They have to live because they could be dead the next day," says Tania Vitvitsky, a humanitarian of Ukrainians who did not flee Russia-Ukraine war.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 29, 2024
Rep. Tommy Gregory applies for SCF president post

Gregory is among three finalists to take over when current State College of Florida President Carol Probstfeld retires in July.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 21, 2024
From 2010 to present, here's how the St. Regis Longboat Key became reality

From legal battles to construction hiccups, the St. Regis navigated countless hurdles to reach opening day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 19, 2021
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits opens Lakewood Ranch store

ABC liquors opens

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 19, 2022
Willis Smith Construction celebrates 50 years of excellence

Clients, partners join with Willis Smith to celebrate the milestone at Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 14, 2011
What happened to my Pelican Press?

Dear Readers: Wednesday was a big day for us. It marked the completion of the transition of the Pelican Press' ownership from Milwaukee-based Journal Community Publishing Group to our company, The Observer Group Inc.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 4, 2011
Commission approves art project

Sarasota city commissioners also approve a new contract with the current Lido Pool concession operator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 30, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW - Sarasota Opera: The Risorgimento Concert

The Sarasota Opera's regular season may have ended, but the company was alive with the sounds of music last week when it presented a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2012
Investigation of city-owned computers reveals potential violations

A forensic investigation of computers and the Information Technology Department has discovered potential Sunshine Law and criminal violations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2012
News Briefs

Town interviews planning consultants; Town accepting Toys for Tots donations

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Siesta business delves into historical tours; Daiquiri Deck upgrades patio projector to HD; Blase Cafe plans Becker charity event

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 24, 2018
Unicorp wins auction for Colony commercial property

A partition auction of recreation property at the site of the former Colony ended with Unicorp National Developments purchasing Andy Adams 5% of the land.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 5, 2020
Historic Main Street building sold for $5.8 million

The Kress Building in downtown Sarasota was built in 1932. New ownership plans to target high-end retail tenants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 30, 2016
Innovation Station sets sights on Rosemary District

University of Florida’s engineering extension in Sarasota County is in negotiations to open in the coming Rosemary Square development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Oct. 19, 2016

Police reports from Longboat Key from Sept. 26 through Oct. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2015
News briefs

SCAT station on drawing board; County plunges into water park negotiations; Beruff appointed to healthcare commission

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 3, 2013
Steakburger chain makes state debut

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will move into an empty Arby's building.

  • East County
  • News
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