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

  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 5, 2017
A source you can trust

In this age of 24/7 information addiction and proliferation of fake news, consumers eventually will sort out the news providers they can trust. We intend to be one of them.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2015
Zunz considers successor: Zunz

District 5 Commissioner Pat Zunz is ready to step down from her seat — and her husband, Ed Zunz, is stepping up to run.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 20, 2013
New code will bring new vision

A form-based code would specify the density, height, scale and design of projects in a certain area providing what Commissioner Susan Chapman calls a 'more objective' development map.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 25, 2025
Housing development near Celery Fields returns to mediation

The Sarasota County Commission rejected a settlement that would have required a new look at slimmed-down proposal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 19, 2023
Attendees discover the joys of juggling at Ringling Museum

Filmmaker and juggler Paprika Leaverton hosted a juggling workshop at Ringling Museum alongside the premiere of her film “The Queen’s Influence – The Vanishing Culture of Hiko in Tonga.”

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 5, 2023
An exploration of Lido’s mangrove tunnels reveals heart of our coastal ecosystem

Key Life’s intrepid reporter encounters Florida’s unique ecosystem on a kayak tour through Lido Key’s magical mangrove tunnels.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Otus |
  • March 6, 2014
Ask Otus: Invasion of the Tegus!

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 19, 2022
Myakka City equestrian facility aims to a jump above the rest

Behind a $30 million investment, a young entrepreneur is taking big strides to turn the TerraNova Equestrian Center into a leading destination.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 29, 2015
House always wins

The Seminole gaming compact and Florida lottery create a dichotomous hypocrisy. To limit gambling in Florida, ‘the state’ is the biggest operator and purveyor of gambling.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2011
Our View

Spend a little, learn a lot

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 21, 2024
Social media restrictions for teens should be left to families, residents say

The Florida Senate prepares to vote on a bill that would restrict the use of social media by teens. Sarasota residents weigh in on the idea.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 18, 2022
Hagen Brody looks back on his time on City Commission

As the Sarasota native steps away from the dais, he discusses progress the city made during his five-plus year as a city commissioner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 24, 2022
Longboat Key artist Carol Doenecke presents in All Angels gallery

Doenecke usually chooses the selected artists for the gallery, but for June, she chose herself.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 31, 2009
Silver Screen Sensations

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Tinsel Town always saves its best for last, hoping to knock your Christmas stockings off with bright stars and brilliant directors. The following films are at the top of my wish list this season - add them to yours.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Keely Carney |
  • April 30, 2012
Want Your World Rocked? Read This...Then Go See Yanni

Want Your World Rocked? Read This...Then Go See Yanni

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 27, 2010
Good vibrations

DJ Magnus doesn't just hear music - he feels it. As a deaf DJ who listened to his heart, he found his true calling.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 4, 2011
Waterlefe Golf and River Club home sells for $650K

The following residential real estate transactions took place between April 18 and April 22.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 24, 2013
The business of being Nik

An entrepreneur who signs his emails 'Never Give Up!' must have a good story. For Nik Wallenda, that story is all about scaling new heights.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2018
Sarasota County Commission, District 2: Ruta Jouniari

Questions and answers with the candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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