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Results for: Top HVAC service in San Diego comes from Reliable Standard Heating & Air’s commitment to excellence

  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Petruff receives service award

East County resident and local attorney Patricia Petruff, a senior partner of the Dye, Deitrich, Petruff & St. Paul law firm in Bradenton, has been awarded the 2014 William C. Grimes Award for Lifetime Achievement in Community Service.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 3, 2017
Holiday cheer goes on parade in Sarasota

Sarasota residents were invited to come one, come all to Sarasota's circus-themed holiday parade on Dec. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 10, 2016
Sarasota mayor becomes barista for a day

Mayor Willie Shaw welcomed Kahwa Coffee to downtown Sarasota with free coffee — and service with a smile.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 8, 2025
Emerging technology ecosystem is an SPD 'game changer'

Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche credits law enforcement of the future for the reduction in crime rates and promises more to come.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 30, 2024
The WNBA in Sarasota? One entrepreneur wants to make it happen

Steve Rosenfeld believes Sarasota is the perfect spot for a professional basketball team in the up-and-coming league.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 12, 2021
Town of Longboat Key celebrates 66 years

The town was incorporated in 1955.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 6, 2022
Happy birthday, Rev. Brock Patterson

Longboat Island Chapel's surprise party for Rev. Brock Patterson was disguised as a welcome back luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2010
Charter school preps for expansion

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch will hold New School Expos Jan. 13, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 3, 2012
Mother's Day comes early to Longboat Key swans

So far, 4 cygnets have hatched from Beverly's nest, and Wendy's are expected to hatch any minute

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 2, 2010
VIDEO: Bake me a cake

Fifteen-year-old Cameron Curry started Cakes By Cameron two years ago and creates specialty cakes for any occasion. In the following video, he lists some of his favorite cakes, in addition to his current project. For the full story, read this week's edition of The Sarasota Observer. Scroll down for video.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 30, 2011
Pirates capture first win

The Braden River High football team defeated Port Charlotte 20-10 in non-district action Sept. 30 to earn its first win of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 15, 2013
Contractor clears 400 trees for the Esplanade by Siesta Key

Contractors have cleared 24 acres of land near the intersection of Constitution Boulevard and U.S. 41 for the Esplanade by Siesta Key, a coming Taylor Morrison development.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 6, 2019
Commission OKs map changes in Lakewood Ranch

Rental homes on horizon off Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2018
Fire Department promotes Desch to lieutenant

New officer has been with the department for nearly 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 1, 2017
Trucker killed in Fruitville Road crash

Westbound lanes were closed for hours.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 7, 2013
The Florida Department of State awards PMP/Suncoast with $25,000 grant

The Florida Department of State's Division of Cultural Affairs awarded PMP/Suncoast with a grant to fund a concert this fall

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Turtle nests continue to hatch

Turtles wrapped up nesting last month, but it's still nesting season through Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 15, 2013
World pentathlon event may come to Sarasota

Officials representing Nathan Benderson Park hope to bring the Pentathlon World Cup to the facility.

  • East County
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