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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2009
Our View:Is it a 'want' or a necessity?

Last week's commentary on this page, entitled 'Economically, a unipole is it,' prompted a visit and concerns from three opponents to cell-phone towers - Longboat Key Commissioner Gene Jaleski, former Mayor Jeremy Whatmough and resident Gus Sclafani.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 14, 2022
Sarasota board votes down developer's plan to raze 100-year-old building

The Historic Preservation Board unanimously refused the request to tear down Mira Mar in order to build 70 condos.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2012
Primary Elections: Manatee County board of County commissioners district 5

Four candidates - two Democrats and two Republicans - are facing off in the Aug. 14 primary election for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 5 seat, which is being vacated by longtime East County resident Donna Hayes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 23, 2021
Reduced inventories keep Sarasota-area real estate prices climbing

Median prices in Manatee and Sarasota have been on a month-to-month rise since June 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2022
St. Regis hits one-year construction mark

Progress is slightly ahead of schedule for July 2024 opening.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 30, 2009
Panther Ridge home tops sales

Daniel and Theresa Morrow sold their home at 20220 69th Ave. E. to David and Cathy Kneeland, Bradenton, for $500,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 8, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Christian Lowe

The Observer spotlights Little League Minor's Division All-Star Christian Lowe.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 1, 2010
TOP STORY, September: Vendors to control farmers market

The City Commission ruled Sept. 9 that the Downtown Farmers Market vendors would run the market instead of the Downtown Partnership. The partnership's chairman said the change was an insult to those who've worked to make the market a success.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 26, 2010
MPO plan calls for more roundabouts

The long-range transportation plan for the entirety of Tamiami Trail through Sarasota County could place four more roundabouts in north Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2010
Cafe Galante is an eclectic change of pace

St. Armands Circle has lots of options for al fresco dining. A classic is the casual and eclectic Cafe Galante.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 6, 2012
Three-bedroom home in Siesta Properties tops transactions

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Aug. 20 and Aug. 24.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By [email protected] |
  • May 14, 2012
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  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By John Ewing |
  • April 24, 2012
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  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 25, 2012
Comment: Ranch's Berry stands tall despite injustice

It's hard enough to compete in a state tournament knowing you're surrounded by some of the state's top talent.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 2, 2012
Four county schools make state's Top 20 lists

Pine View School, Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences, Sarasota Middle School and Laurel Nokomis are ranked in the Top 20 for their respective state categories.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 26, 2012
Aging sewer pipelines to be replaced

This year, aging city sewer pipelines running over the tops of four bridges and beneath bodies of water are scheduled to be replaced.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 22, 2011
Lido Key home sells for $1.8 million

Thomas and Dona Blake, of Dublin, Ohio, sold their home at 23 S. Polk Drive to Jon Small, of Mentor, Ohio, for $1.8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 26, 2010
TOP STORY, APRIL: Neighbors want park proposal rescinded

A group of Hudson Bayou residents nominated a vacant property for park acquisition, but that property is located in Harbor Acres.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 14, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Olivia Ortiz

Lakewood Ranch High junior Olivia Ortiz crossed the finish line in 18 minutes, 49.27 seconds to finish first overall at the 19th Annual Canes Classic 5K Sept. 5 at G.T. Bray Park. The 16-year-old followed up her victory with a second-place finish (18:26.30) at the Dejà Vu Invitational Sept. 9 in Tampa. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

A man on Longboat Key hears the voices of Jesus and the Boogeyman. A bulldog bites a woman in East County. A suspicious person leaves a dead parakeet on the doorstep of a Sarasota theater, and a Siesta Key woman reports movers stealing money, iPods and jewelry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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