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Results for: Top-rated AC repair is provided by Reliable Standard Heating & Air in San Diego.

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 2, 2009
Post office delivers more maintenance

Longboat Key's postmaster is working to expand a maintenance contract that will keep the building's bushes and weeds under control.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2009
Flood of donations mean smooth sailing for Sarasota student

Her sailboat may have been stolen last week, but Molly McKinney will soon be back on the water again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2010
Cedars West wins tennis-court battle

A Manatee County judge ruled that the condominium has rights to two tennis courts but must replace the asphalt.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2010
Cops Corner

A man called to report he was the victim of a drive-by fruiting. While driving south on Gulf of Mexico Drive, he reported he heard something hit his passenger window and then saw a mango lying in the road while two juveniles ran away from the scene. Their parents promised it would not happen again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2012
Permits secured for seawall revamp

Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota will begin a $1 million renovation of the seawall at Bay Island Park after the jurisdictions approve a joint project agreement.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 19, 2012
FULL STORY: G.WIZ will stay put

The city cannot sell either its vacant bayfront parcel or the G.WIZ Science Museum property. The mere proposal caused a rift between city and museum officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 18, 2011
Commission discusses parking garage today

Sarasota city commissioners will review a proposed parking garage and an affordable housing deletion request at their regular meeting today.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 10, 2011
New College creates central connection

Until three months ago, New College of Florida classrooms were scattered all over campus. The students traveled between the far east and far west corners of the campus just to get to their classes and to meet with faculty members.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 10, 2010
Braden River welcomes new drama teacher

Although new to this post, Aaron Stone is not new to the Pirates. He helped Band Director Kendall Carrier build the marching program.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Lourdes Ramirez |
  • February 16, 2012
My View: Post-disaster response plan needs to be a priority

After a hiatus of a little more than a year, Sarasota County has restarted the process of creating its Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS - Pocket park to become dog park; Siesta bridges to close for maintenance; Merchants needed to assist with upkeep

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 7, 2012
Longboat Library discusses options with Sarasota County

County officials attended a Longboat Library board meeting Nov. 5 to listen to members' thoughts on library service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 24, 2012
Fire chief asks for clear paths to properties

The Fire Rescue chief wants communities to contact the department before beginning entrance work to ensure access for emergency vehicles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 23, 2013
Town encounters code conundrum

P&Z board members struggle to strengthen town codes while not infringing on property owners' rights.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2019
Drainage issues confound homeowners in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch CDD 5 works to resolve drainage issues from Lorraine Road berm.

  • East County
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  • By Tina and Jimmy O’Brien |
  • November 7, 2018
Home Pricing Mistakes That Could Delay Your Sale

Home Pricing Mistakes That Could Delay Your Sale

  • East County
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Reverse-toll weekend puts financial bridge burden on boaters

Little-known state provision passes without boaters noticing.

  • April Fools
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 29, 2016
SailFuture brightens horizons with home renovation

The organization announces next steps in helping at-risk youth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 22, 2017
Hurricane damage cancels annual holiday event at Sarasota Jungle Gardens

The Holiday Lights display is taking off a year, but by early 2018 the park is expected to be fully operational — with a few improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 21, 2015
Cops Corner 12.24.2015

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
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