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

  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 22, 2025
Wrestler reaches elite level by being a gym rat at Braden River High

Senior wrestler Matthew Ireland looks to be a medal contender at the 2A state tournament in Kissimmee.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 1, 2018
Fore Drive home tops sales at $1,245,800

Residential real estate transactions for July 16-20.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 19, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 20

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 28, 2024
Tasty cocktails that are a sure bet to beat the heat

Sip your way into summer with these tantalizing concoctions.

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  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 26-Jan. 1

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

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2010
Letters to the editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228. The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2017
County doubles down on spring training

As the county considers investing more than $20 million to lure the Braves spring training operation, has the investment in the Orioles and Ed Smith Stadium paid off?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 11, 2025
More multifamily coming to Sarasota's Main Street

A 142-unit mix of condos and apartments is planned for the site of the former Michael Saunders offices at Main Street and Osprey Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 31, 2018
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1,194,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 15-19

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 2, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Lovely love letters; Auction action; Gathered for Greenfield; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2013
Driven to succeed: Lucy Nicandri

Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Director Lucy Nicandri is in her 10th year of devoting long hours to ensuring the week of events goes off without a hitch. VIDEO: Click on the article to watch a behind-the-scenes video.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 20, 2025
Longboat Island Chapel takes in The Paradise Center

After the community center found itself seeking new headquarters, the north-end church stepped in to offer space for its programs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 3, 2023
Laurel Park calls Benderson plans for county building an 'incursion'

More than 100 residents voiced concern over Benderson Development’s land reclassification request for a corner of Laurel Park.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
Our View: Behind the amendments

Florida's general election ballots overflow with proposed constitutional amendments. This year is no different. There will be 11 proposed state constitutional amendments on the November ballot.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch gets cellular upgrades with small cell technology

Verizon, AT&T invest in small cell technology in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • April 3, 2024
Ready, set … give!

Philanthropy is like a sport in Sarasota-Manatee. It is no surprise Sarasota has its own Super Bowl of giving. Turn on your generosity engine.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 2, 2020
Students gobble up donations in Lakewood Ranch

Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center and Lakewood Ranch North donate food items to Hungers End.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 17, 2022
St. Mary Catholic Church hosts Women's Guild fashion show

Members of the guild wore fashions from Foxy Lady to walk the runway at Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 24, 2022
Five file for two Sarasota City Commission seats

The field would be cut to three after August primaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 3, 2022
St Armands Key Lutheran Church swings into summer

The Swing Sisters played the first concert in a summer series held in the church's garden.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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