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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is the best HVAC company in San Diego.

  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • February 15, 2024
On the Move After Knee Replacement

Dottie Wiencek picked up the sport of tennis after relocating to Bradenton in 2001.

  • Health
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 11, 2024
New $73M fire academy needed now, says County Commission

Sarasota commissioners douse plans to build a pared-down $53.8 million training facility and ask staff to explore additional funding sources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By BayView Dental |
  • October 25, 2024
Dental Hygiene Warning Signs & What It Means For Your Overall Health

At home dental care is critical for your oral health, but just can’t replace what a professional cleaning does.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 18, 2025
Longboat Key Fire Rescue repurposes flooded homes for training

The department practiced forcible entry tactics at homes on the island that were slated for demolition due to flooding sustained during hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 4, 2026
American flag will fly high again over Sarasota Ford

Sarasota Ford has won approval from the city's Board of Adjustment that will permit it to relocate its iconic 150-foot flagpole.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • June 7, 2026
The bar remains high at streamlined Sarasota Music Festival

The festival's spirit and artistic excellence remains intact despite fewer concerts, fellows and faculty artists.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 27, 2020
Lake Club home tops local sales at $3.5 million in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas

Lake Club home tops residential real estate transactions in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas from Dec. 7-11.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 1, 2020
Concession home in Lakewood Ranch area tops local sales at $1,505,000

Residential real estate transactions for Lakewood Ranch area Oct. 19-23

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 26, 2016
A Sense of Place: How John D. MacDonald shaped Florida fiction

John D. MacDonald changed the landscape of Florida fiction. In celebration of his 100th birthday, revisit the Sunshine State as he saw it: seedy, sophisticated — and ever beautiful .

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
Our view

Why property is so expensive

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 10, 2021
A response to a response

Letter writer’s thoughtful letter raised questions that challenged whether our objections to CRT were hypocritical, given our laissez-faire, free-market leanings. We felt compelled to respond.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2010
Eventful summer

This week, The Sarasota Observer welcomes back the area's seasonal residents with a recap of the summer's most significant news.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 13, 2026
Observer Media Group chairman dies at 95

David Beliles lived a life of grit and guts, and grace and generosity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 2, 2016
Carlos Beruff’s Road to Damascus

How and why homebuilder-entrepreneur Carlos Beruff converted from business to politics. It’s all about taxpayers’ money.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 1, 2023
For SMH, context matters

All things considered, in the fog of the crisis, Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s handling of COVID was exemplary — except in one area.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 8, 2022
Incorporation efforts reignite for Siesta despite coming annexation meeting

Sarasota leaders will meet Siesta Key Association representatives to discuss the possibility of annexing the island into the city. But Save Siesta Key and its new director are making a further push for incorporation.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 11, 2020
Landmark project begins as ground breaks on Mote's Science Education Aquarium in Sarasota

Willis Smith and Whiting-Turner begin Phase 1 construction on $130 million aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 13, 2021
Affordable housing proposals advanced for north Sarasota County site

Commissioners selected two proposals to be moved forward for the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 14, 2023
Scooter’s Coffee targets late 2023 opening in Bradenton

The growing specialty coffee chain will open a location on State Road 70 just east of Manatee Technical College.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Adrian Moore and Grayce Burns |
  • February 9, 2022
Innovation can help save Sarasota Bay and the Everglades

New robot weeders could save farmers from using harmful herbicides that contribute to runoff and poor water quality.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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