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

  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 4, 2011
ODA captures district title

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated Shorecrest Prep 1-0 to win the Class 2A-District 11 championship April 29. Also, Lakewood Ranch finished as the Class 4A-District 10 runner-up.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 4, 2012
Jerry Springer wants to be an average Joe

Jerry Springer died April 27, 2023, at age 79. He spoke to the Observer in 2012 about his time living in Sarasota and filming the 21st season of "The Jerry Springer Show."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2012
Year in review: September 2012, 'Commission eyes new timeline'

It's likely Colony Beach & Tennis Resort officials will receive an extension Oct. 1 to rebuild the resort, although it would come with contingencies and hinge on who controls the resort moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

'Eating Royally'; Big-band fun; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 17, 2020
Fear of the unknown could lead to heightened anxiety

Lakewood Ranch psychiatrist shares tips to lessen anxiety as state continues to reopen.

  • Health
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 21, 2020
COVID-19 creates cause to change

The Lido Beach reopening debate serves an allegory for what has ailed the city: its form of government.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 29, 2020
Doggies for Duchenne returns in Lakewood Ranch for its fifth run

Doggies for Duchenne Run has its fifth run in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 5, 2020
Nothing fictional about Bradenton writer's goals

Former Canadian toy industry executive enjoying life as an author in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 15, 2017
Sheriff's Office sergeant fights off mental fatigue to complete Dunes 100 ultramarathon

He completed the run in under 22 hours.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 18, 2013
An Election Day snapshot – Who some of your neighbors voted for and why

An Election Day snapshot – Who some of your neighbors voted for and why

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2015
OUR VIEW | We recommend …

Not much separates the four candidates running for City Commission. None of them would make a bad choice. They are all pragmatic and smart. But we give an edge to two.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 14, 2019
Sarasota Schools celebrate Teacher of the Year finalists

School district staff joined Education Foundation representatives in surprising the three finalists at their schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 28, 2017
Local band still likes that old time rock 'n' roll

With its vintage sound, 1960s sensibilities and three-part harmonies, The Beat Down is keeping the spirit of rock ’n’ roll alive.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • July 11, 2019
From concept to plan, Sarasota bayfront plan's details shift a bit

Nearly a year after the city adopted a vision for redesigning the bayfront, the proposed first phase of the public park project has undergone some changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 15, 2019
Mitigating mosquitoes with Sarasota's experts

Learn how to manage mosquito bites and, among other lessons, whether to put sunscreen or bug repellent on first.

  • Health
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 18, 2019
Sarasota cyclist is pedaling for safety

Mark Schiefer advocates for bike safety while pushing himself to the limit.

  • Health
  • By David Conway |
  • September 28, 2018
STOP! lobs complaint over political committee name

Resident activists are accusing a group of deliberately misleading voters in its campaign against a Sarasota County charter amendment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 24, 2018
One-Act Odysseys take center stage at Glenridge Performing Arts Center

Theatre Odyssey’s inaugural one-act festival spurs the creation of Inventive plays and celebrates the power of short-form

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2018
Longboat Key Obituaries: Jan. 11, 2018

Dr. John Reynolds III, James Bernard Pinski, Elizabeth Adams and Paulette Keagle Eframson died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 17, 2018
Futurist David Houle shares his vision of a brave new world

In the future according to David Houle, change is the only constant. Artists will have to adapt — starting now.

  • Arts + Culture
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