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

  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2011
Football Preview: Braden River Pirates

The Braden River High football team learned the value of teamwork Aug. 10-13 during its trip to Warren Willis Camp in Fruitland Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 3, 2023
An oversight and supply chain issues delay underground utility project

The team working on the underground utility project recently realized existing underground transformers need to be replaced. Due to supply chain issues, this pushes the project back about six months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 17, 2022
Charity Snapshot: Two Decades of Giving

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, founded by John Clarke in the community’s early days, enters a new chapter.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
MY VIEW | An Israeli longs for the ‘America’ he knew

I was first introduced to the “America!” brand as a kindergartner on Kibbutz Ramat Yochanan in Israel, thanks to Elazar “Luzer” Halivni, whose ceramics studio was located at the junction of the main road to the kibbutz and the path to the swimming pool.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 14, 2015
MY VIEW | An Israeli longs for the ‘America’ he knew

I was first introduced to the “America!” brand as a kindergartner on Kibbutz Ramat Yochanan in Israel.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 2, 2020
Country Club HOA could split from town hall model

Country Club Edgewater Village Association explores whether it could save by seeking its own property management services.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2019
Baranciks leave a legacy of love in the Sarasota area

Philanthropic couple made a mark with their personalities and generosity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2019
Shaw questions Selby’s diversity initiatives

Comments critical of the racial makeup of the workforce at Selby Gardens and Michael’s On East draw pushback from those organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2015
'Mr. Roundabout' leaves his mark on Sarasota's roads

Rod Warner, a leading advocate for roundabouts in Sarasota for more than 15 years, died June 9 — but work on implementing his vision continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 2, 2016
Longboat legend

Ralph Hunter, founder of the Longboat Observer, demonstrated classic entrepreneurism. He filled an unmet need and helped build a proud community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 18, 2024
23 years in Romania fostered Longboater's appreciation for life

After Romania's dictator was overthrown, Andrew Littauer worked to privatize banks there. Then he decided to stay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 9, 2024
Father-daughter duo's art exhibition opens at Plymouth Harbor

Pamela and Richard Olin showcase 3D artwork on the theme of family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 28, 2023
Tidewell Foundation's Longboat building no longer listed for sale

The property was listed without the executive board's knowledge and all options are still being explored, according to an official from the organization.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 28, 2024
Boats numbering in the hundreds parade through Midnight Pass

Hosted by Killin It, the parade brought together local boaters who hoped to promote awareness of their enthusiasm for keeping Midnight Pass open.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 29, 2019
Our View: More gun laws won't matter

In the wake of shooting tragedies, state lawmakers always want to adopt more laws, bloviating they will be the cure to stopping evil or a mangled mind. The lack of laws is not the problem. It's how we've devalued life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • July 17, 2024
Dual enrollment option gives Sarasota students a head start on a career

Sarasota options can suit a variety of career paths.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 21, 2012
Sand sculpting events coincide

The Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition is up against another sand-sculpting event the same weekend. But reality TV stars could help build hype.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • June 15, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: The Isles on Palmer Ranch

Real Estate Deal of the Week: The Isles on Palmer Ranch

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 15, 2021
Plans begin to take shape for new North Shore beach entrance

North-end residents have advocated for improvements to the beach entrance at 100 N. Shore Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 27, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: New opportunities in East County

Riders of all ages jump at Opportunity Farm in east Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
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