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

  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 11, 2024
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee remembers Sept. 11, 2001

The country's unity following the events of 9/11 was the theme of the ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • 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
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 10, 2021
Are small gains in Lakewood Ranch cell coverage making a difference?

Lakewood Ranch residents struggle with cell phone service in their homes

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 27, 2013
Passion plays leading role

Greg Leaming towers over FSU/Asolo Conservatory - and not just because he's 6 feet, 6 inches.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2019
Former SMR exec starts new adventure in Bradenton

Richard Bedford starts real estate and land consulting business in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Downtown, Siesta transit services off to different starts

The Siesta Key trolley was an instant hit. A downtown circulator has had a lower profile. What lessons can be learned from the first weeks of these new transportation services?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 26, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: June

Siesta Promenade would bring a hotel and 250,000 square feet of retail to the gateway to Siesta Key, causing worry among residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 3, 2013
Art Imitating Life: Sarasota Ballet

It's not only Sarasota Ballet's dancers' first time dancing 'La Fille mal Gardee,' it's their first time dancing roles of 'real' people.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 28, 2024
Construction interrupts mail service for Country Club Shores residents

Town staff is currently working with residents and the post office to find solutions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 16, 2024
Big plans are afoot to bring the blues to Lakewood Ranch

The thrill is far from gone for a few music lovers determined to bring a rocking blues festival to Lakewood Ranch by the end of 2024.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • February 18, 2026
Sarasota Opera's 'La bohème' skips sentimentality in favor of realism

Each on- and off-stage decision creates warmth and intimacy in Puccini's beloved tale of love and loss.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • 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
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