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

  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 30, 2019
Magical event in Sarasota

Rangoonwala Family Foundation presents "The Haven Has Talent."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 5, 2017
Myakka City Historic School House receives $100,000 grant

The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation presents $100,000 to finish final phase of renovation.

  • East County
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 19, 2016
Mote announces new librarian

Kay Garsnett will serve as the archivist and librarian at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2016
OBITUARY | Theodore Tilton

Theodore Lake Tilton Sr., 74, of Longboat Key, died Jan. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
Obituary: Francis Grover 'Frank' Darsey Jr.

Francis Grover "Frank" Darsey Jr., 78, of Ellijay, Ga., and formerly of Longboat Key, died Oct. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this new weekly feature, email Robin Hartill at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 22, 2025
Potbelly opens first Sarasota location

The Sarasota Potbelly will be the 14th for the brand in Florida.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 5, 2026
Good Friday at the Sarasota Fairgrounds draws thousands

The event featured about 50,000 Easter eggs, some of them falling from the sky through a helicopter drop, and other activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2023
Former Lakewood Ranch softball star earns national honors

Sydney McCray was named an NJCAA All-American and a Gold Glove winner for her play at Florida SouthWestern State College.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 6, 2015
Common sense on homeless

Sarasota city’s homeless director, Doug Logan, created a conceptual business model that has merit. Crucial to implementation and success: someone to own the challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 4, 2014
All Hands on Deck

A team of volunteers works tirelessly to make sure the 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Finals run smoothly. More than 400 volunteers will pitch in to assist with the three-day event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 23, 2024
Major shift in Manatee County election personnel causes concern

With a presidential election looming, the Supervisor of Elections office ushers in a new administration.

  • East County
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 3, 2019
Hurricane Dorian serves as reminder to register for Sarasota County program

Currently, there are just over 1,350 registered for the county's medically dependent program.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2013
One year later: Ranch murder remains unsolved

Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube remains confident the individual who murdered Lakewood Ranch resident Ina Gross last year will be caught.

  • East County
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 13, 2013
BACKSTAGE PASS: A Labor of Love

For stagehand Larry Connatser, love was the ticket to gaining admission into the supportive and loyal Players family.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 23, 2019
Sarasota Cuban Ballet School instructor passes on pointe of pride

Tania Vergara Pérez has been a ballet dancer her whole life. Now she teaches the next generation.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • July 31, 2014
Donor sues The Ringling Museum

After donating more than 2,000 pieces of art to The Ringling Museum, Helga Wall-Apelt is fighting to reclaim her collection - and more than $6 million dedicated toward a new gallery.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Baby on the way; The Giving Girls; Wanted: man who cooks; Dealing for the Afikomen; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 15, 2012
Siesta Key has long tradition of putting county on the map

In a 15-minute history lesson, a county official traced the Key from its first recognition, on Spanish maps in the 1500s, to its No. 1 beach status.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 31, 2013
Candidates begin their campaign fundraising

Richard Dorfman, Susan Chapman and Kelvin Lumpkin lead the way in campaign contributions for the March 12 election.

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