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

  • By David Conway |
  • April 6, 2017
Bobby Jones improvements could expand practice space

During the Bobby Jones Golf Club master planning process, a golf architect has located space to build a larger training facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 24, 2015
Foundation sets goal for tower construction

Officials hope to break ground on an iconic finish tower at Nathan Benderson Park within 60 days.

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • June 25, 2015
Officials, residents wade into flooding issues

Those who want to address the regular flooding problem on Sarasota streets believe that new construction is making matters worse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 19, 2015
Simply Sarasota home tour showcases sublime houses

Junior League of Sarasota hosts the annual Simply Sarasota Tour of Homes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 23, 2015
Off-cycle and underrepresented: A look at Sarasota's voter turnout problem

Off-cycle and underrepresented: A look at Sarasota's voter turnout problem

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 23, 2015
Palmer Ranch residents secure neighborhood victory

Sarasota County commissioners voted to require a 50-foot buffer for a new development to the south of Silver Oaks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 13, 2015
Recess allotment questioned

A 15-minute portion of the day East County students in grades K-5 use to socialize or chase friends around the playground has become a tense subject for parents, teachers and the Manatee County School District. It's one that's even sparked a lawsuit.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2015
Library aims to improve student reading skills

A new program at the Braden River Library pairs children and parents to make reading addictive.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 25, 2015
La Musica announces its 29th chamber music festival season

The La Musica International Chamber Music Festival will present its 29th season titled "Things New" at the Sarasota Opera House from April 4 through 15.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2015
City navigates new approach to its wayfinding program

Bill Nichols, Public Works project manager, has been working on instituting a wayfinding program in the city for nearly five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 3, 2015
Friday Night Fights: China Smith and Aaron Jaco score knockout with local fight night

Friday Night Fights: China Smith and Aaron Jaco score knockout with local fight night

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2013
Briefs 7.17.13

Turtle disorientations are higher than usual; Linley Street boat ramp construction completed; Longboat Key Club earns sixth Pinnacle Award

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 9, 2014
County seeks more discussion on electronic signs

After reading a proposed amendment to an ordinance allowing electronic message signs, Sarasota County Commission voted to continue discussing the amendment until the Nov. 5 meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 26, 2014
Landslide approval for school tax

The referendum's approval will extend a 1-mill tax by four years, which supplements the Sarasota School District's budget by more than $40 million annually, district officials say.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2014
County looks to expand mosquitofish program

The county's Mosquito Management department uses more than just pesticides to control the insect population.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 30, 2025
Manatee County teacher accused of inappropriate behavior resigns

A parent of a child at B.D. Gullett Elementary urged the school board to terminate the fifth grade teacher instead of accepting his resignation.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 15, 2024
Street entrance for 10-story condo tower's garage denied

The 16 future owners of 1274 4th Street Residences will have to use an alley to access parking thanks to the Planning Board's decision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 10, 2024
Manatee County commissioners give back former wetland buffers

Commissioners voted 6-0 to return the buffers to at least 50 feet.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 13, 2023
Gulf Islands Ferry launches Nov. 20, with potential for Longboat stop

The ferry will take its first trip on Monday, Nov. 20, and county officials are already looking at ways to improve the service in the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 16, 2013
Fiscal frontrunner: Terry Turner

Terry Turner lobbied for a strong city manager role and redevelopment on the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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