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

  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 18, 2017
Review: 2017 Sarasota Improv Festival

Sarasota Improv Festival explores an evolving art form at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
Cask & Ale project sparks legal battle

After the city approved his plans for a cocktail lounge on Main Street, Jeffery Catherell was sued by Cask & Ale’s co-owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 16, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.17.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 18, 2016
UPDATE: UF partnership a community effort

The University of Florida has asked for a $1 million grant from the county to establish a local engineering educational hub.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 6, 2015
Cross-county bus ride? Maybe one day

An international mobility company has twice submitted a proposal to join Sarasota and Manatee transit systems and shave $2.5 million in overall operating costs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 1, 2013
Red-light district helps plaza shine

Town officials say their hands are tied when it comes to a new adult-themed business district at Whitney Beach Plaza on the north-end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 5, 2013
Town nixes summer sand beach project, hopes for cheaper price

Town Manager Dave Bullock announced at the end of the Longboat Key Town Commission's Monday night meeting he will reject the only bid for the summer beach project the town received. That bid was 40% more than town staff expected and had a price tag of $13,290,525.50.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 4, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Glass Menagerie'

Tennessee Williams' 'The Glass Menagerie' offers a weird, refracted glimpse of loss and tough decisions.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 4, 2013
Objections reveal Colony settlement alternatives

Colony Lender LLC has produced an exhibit that reveals Orlando-based Unicorp National Development Inc. is offering to give a bankruptcy trustee $2.3 million in cash immediately.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 29, 2023
Police investigate report of loud screaming

A late-night complaint about a woman screaming prompted a police response. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 21, 2023
Boaters waving to friends on shore are mistaken for distress signal

Longboat Key PD’s marine patrol unit was sent to investigate a possible vessel in distress. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 9, 2023
Robert J. Simmons

It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Robert J. Simmons.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 11, 2024
Lakewood Ranch resident recalls meeting Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s contributions to fighting for the rights of others continue to inspire 94-year-old Melvin Pettis.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2024
Woman evades ex-boyfriend's girlfriend challenge to fight

A victim was chased throughout the city by a woman driving a green Dodge Challenger asking for a brawl. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 4, 2017
Keeping the Music Alive

Sarasota Music Archive preserves the music of the past for the audiences of today and tomorrow.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 8, 2022
Sarasota parks plans to develop St. Armands lot

Commissioners vote 4-1 to take no action on proposals to build on city-owned parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 25, 2013
Price Points: Longboat Key real-estate

Longboat Key's real-estate values are rising, but the island still has plenty to offer in a wide range of prices.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 29, 2025
Manatee County kittens need foster and permanent homes

The need is more urgent since an outbreak of feline distemper at the Bishop Animal Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 14, 2023
Sarasota runner began her state title journey on Dubai's waterfront

Addison Dempsey finished second at the FHSAA Class 2A girls cross-country meet in 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 21, 2024
Golf Society welcomes players looking to take their game to the next level

The Golf Society redefines the game of golf by offering a high-tech, indoor golf experience where members enjoy lifelike golf play on renowned courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
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