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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 13-19

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By One Park Sarasota |
  • June 14, 2023
One Park Sarasota: An Exceptional Residential Centerpiece, Designed With the City in Mind

One Park Sarasota remains fully committed to fostering a good partnership with the City of Sarasota and the local community to bring this one-of-kind luxury development to life for the residents of Sarasota to enjoy.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 7, 2023
City moves closer to making street dining permanent

If approved on second reading, eating in the street will require permanent installations and cost restaurants $35 per day per space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 14, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's Humanitarian of the Year nominations due

A new Junior Humanitarian of the Year will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 23, 2023
New eatery approved below downtown condos after debate

Whether it's a nightclub or a restaurant, Le Petite Brasserie wins approval by the Sarasota City Commission. The piano bar/eatery will occupy space at the base of The Mark condominiums.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 28, 2022
Court date nears for car lot planned for Lakewood Ranch border

A July 13 court date will decide if Cox Chevrolet can begin building a car lot the northwest corner of S.R. 64 and 117th Street East.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 7, 2012
The 'Grande' Life: Ulla Searing

Philanthropist Ulla Searing was well-known for her patronage of the arts, but her life was shaded with many colorful stories.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 29, 2020
Longboat Key breaks ground on new fire station

Fire Station 92 at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive is set to open around July 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Backstage at the Asolo Gala …; A sister and a dog named Ava; and Tidbits

  • Black Tie
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 30, 2014
Sunday service

Storeowners in Sarasota County can't sell alcohol before noon on Sundays, sending some customers, and their money, across county lines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 26, 2013
Heritage Harbour South Community Development District moves closer to refinancing

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District believes refinancing its 2002 bonds now is a good hedge against uncertain future interest rates.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 26, 2023
Downtown condo tower faces more obstacles before approval

Key administrative adjustments were denied for Obsidian, an 18-story, 14-unit luxury condo tower. The decision may be appealed to the Sarasota Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 15, 2024
Will affordable housing policy encourage 'concrete canyons'?

Sarasota Vice Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch worries that the city's proposed incentives might bring about unintended consequences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 24, 2024
Surge rugby in Lakewood Ranch a hit with young athletes

The Surge offers regulation U14, U16 and U19 teams, plus non-tackle U8 and U10 teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 26, 2025
Law limiting personal watercrafts on South Lido still a year away

Sarasota County decides to pursue a lighter touch to resolve excessive personal watercraft activity at Ted Sperling Park, but relief may still be a year away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 9, 2023
City considers a new approach to workforce housing

Commissioner Erik Arroyo suggests the city build and hold its own workforce housing developments. Staff is now working on a plan to partner with firms to build and operate apartment complexes to bring greater numbers of attainable units online.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 12, 2015
On course to a brighter future

New owners say personal attention will make the difference at Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 2, 2022
Renovations almost complete at Braden River Middle

BRMS teachers are thrilled with the $26 million addition and renovations project.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 13, 2025
Endurance athlete runs for those who run toward danger

Sarasota accountant Nels Matson recently completed a run across America to honor a fallen Navy SEAL's last wish — and to try to set a new world record.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 31, 2020
Longboat extends mask policy through November

The town of Longboat Key's mandatory mask policy runs through Nov. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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