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

  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 19, 2014
County tightens noise rules

The Sarasota County Commission voted Wednesday for more restrictive countywide noise restrictions.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 20, 2014
County tightens noise rules

The amended ordinance lowers the legal noise level by five decibels and further restricts it during new live music hours.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2014
Top issues to watch in 2014: Traffic signals

The continued push for roundabouts in Sarasota and the implementation of a multiyear mobility study has traffic management at the forefront of the city's 2014 plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 19, 2024
State clears Sarasota Police officers in Feb. 26 fatal shooting

The pursuit of a suspected bank robber ended in the killing of a suspect who brandished a gun in a partially submerged car.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 24, 2024
Orioles plan expansion of spring training facilities

A proposed clubhouse addition would bring high-tech batting cages, player facilities and additional parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 5, 2018
Mote earns AZA accreditation and research productivity ranking

Mote Marine Laboratory has been accredited by The Association of Zoos & Aquariums since 2003.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: Application for sushi charter school to be approved

Students at a new charter school will learn how to make sushi and sashimi while simultaneously learning how to spell “sushi” and “sashimi.”

  • April Fools
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 7, 2023
Vietnam battles still take a toll on East County veteran

U.S. Marine Bob Bowermaster tells of the Nông Sơn Mountain attack that left him with two bullet wounds and shrapnel injuries.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 14, 2022
Renovated Linger Lodge RV Park reopens in east Bradenton

Linger Lodge RV Park weathered Hurricane Ian and is back open after repairs and improvements.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 23, 2011
CDD 4 tackles security issue

The board will not contract with the Manatee Sheriff's Office for services but instead will look for another security provider.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 13, 2020
Coronavirus pandemic leads to cycling uptick on Longboat Key

With more people out for exercise, rules of the road on the town's multi-use trail become top of mind.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 7.09.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • November 30, 2022
Moving along: Big projects gather momentum

The town center pavilion and GMD roundabout are among projects underway heading into the new year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Harris |
  • August 11, 2025
Buttonwood Harbour residents on Longboat remain mixed toward rebuild

Some homeowners have homes finished, some are starting from scratch, and others are getting out.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 20, 2024
Florida always comes back

Population typically contracts in the year after a hurricane. But after two years, it bounces back.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
Cops Corner

Classic Cops- March 31, 1983, 2:21 p.m. Woman reports strange vehicle in her driveway. The "vehicle" was found to be her brother.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 30, 2024
North-end residents push for lowest alternative for Longboat Pass Bridge

New data dives into the details of bridge openings and bridge options' potential effects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 24, 2025
Sarasota dancer comes home with Twyla Tharp Dance

Nicole Ashley Morris takes center stage when the legendary dance troupe celebrates its 60th anniversary March 4.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 10, 2010
Season Snapshot

The temperatures outside may be warming up slowly, but on Longboat Key, the cold weather has caused some areas of business to heat up.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2023
Co-founder of Senior Transport Services dies

The death of Lakewood Ranch's Don Deibert has left the nonprofit in dire need of volunteer drivers.

  • East County
  • News
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