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

  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 8, 2020
The lowdown on mosquito spraying in Manatee County

Low altitude helicopter flights one needed aspect of Manatee County's mosquito abatement program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 70: Mark Oliver

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 2, 2013
Through the Trees

A bold couple seeks success with a new entry in an old industry: Florida amusement and recreation. It's a good thing they aren't afraid of heights.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 8, 2021
John H. Maxheim

John passed away peacefully at home in Longboat Key, Florida early on December 22nd after a long battle with cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 5, 2009
Horses Hang 10

Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident Tim Mattox offers horse surfing through his business, Great World Nature Tours, also known as BeachHorses.com.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 20, 2010
Sanborn premieres Lakewood studios

Local filmmaker Ken Sanborn hopes to add a little Hollywood magic to the East County community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 22, 2010
Key resident reveals plans for Lakewood Ranch studio

Under wraps for three months, the top-secret movie studio moving into Lakewood Ranch is finally revealed, and it promises to bring to the area 117 jobs with average salaries of $72,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 27, 2013
Adams makes push for more Colony units

Colony Beach Investors LLC is offering to buy Colony Beach & Tennis Resort units ranging from $25,000 to $50,000, depending on the condition, square footage and location.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 29, 2018
Longboat hopes to boost cell service with public-private connection

Cell phone service on Longboat Key has not been great over the years, so the town is working to partner with tech companies to make it better.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 7, 2016
Sex, Lies and Tennessee Williams: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’

The Two Chairs Theatre Company’ s ‘Streetcar’ plays through Sept. 11.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 18, 2019
10 CBD-related questions, answered

CBD is a hot topic right now, but there are still a lot of questions surrounding it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2017
Top Story - July: Colony developer unveils new plan for the shuttered Longboat resort property

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2017
City strikes deal with downtown transit operator

The Sarasota City Commission approved a $338,000 contract with a private operator to start a free, on-demand transportation service in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2015
Conversation with Jeff Meyer

A senior vice president of Feld Entertainment shares about the company and its future.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 11, 2015
Sarasota Youth Opera stands up and sings out against bullying

The Sarasota Youth Opera battles bullying with ‘Brundibár.’

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.7.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 7, 2014
Hidden Gate closes after 15 years

Shop owners say they can't compete in the changing retail market.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 19, 2021
Class Act: From the Ground Up

Casto President Brett Hutchens strongly feels the pulse of the Lakewood Ranch community. After all, he has been part of its growth since nearly the beginning.

  • LWR Life
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 15, 2021
Longboat Key couple enjoys the sweet things about life on the island

Ronnie Shugar and Donda Mullis, owners of Raw Sugar, have integrated themselves into a community that feels like home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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