What to know before sea turtle nesting season begins May 1

From May 1 to Oct. 31, Longboat Key residents will need to adhere to the town's sea turtle protection ordinances which include using turtle-friendly lighting and removing beach furniture at night.

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  • April 22, 2025
Kids get hooked on fishing in Lakewood Ranch
  • April 21, 2025
Longboat Island Chapel aids food pantry when needed most
  • April 21, 2025
Newcomers and legacy families enjoy egg hunts on Longboat
  • April 21, 2025
Longtime teacher gears up to conduct the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble

Arts + Culture

  • April 22, 2025
Ringling College consolidates arts programs as Englewood building closes
  • April 21, 2025
Sarasota Ballet tries to catch Ashton's 'Wedding Bouquet'
  • April 20, 2025
'Bad Jews' treads a minefield of identity issues
  • April 16, 2025
Teen director makes her debut with 'My Guardian Angel'
  • April 21, 2025
Newcomers and legacy families enjoy egg hunts on Longboat
  • April 20, 2025
Dakin Bull Bash attracts hundreds to Myakka City
  • April 20, 2025
Paradise Center, Longboat Harbour get groovy before saying goodbye
  • April 19, 2025
Easter eggs and animals feature in Siesta Key's Easter Egg Hunt
  • April 19, 2025
Former Gator Tim Tebow headlines Good Friday event at Payne Park
  • April 19, 2025
Leaderboard tightens headed into final round of LECOM Suncoast Classic
  • April 18, 2025
Comedians bring impressions, anecdotes to Longboat Key venue
  • April 18, 2025
Big gathering heads down Main Street for stations of the cross
  • April 18, 2025
Leaderboard tightens on cut day at LECOM Suncoast Classic
  • April 17, 2025
Longtime Lilly Pulitzer fans share approval of remodeled shop
  • April 17, 2025
Low scores dominate in first round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic
  • April 17, 2025
Oak Park School cuts the ribbon on new athletic track
  • April 16, 2025
Students race remote-controlled cars of their own design at Faulhaber Fab Lab
  • April 14, 2025
Families celebrate Passover at Temple Emanu-El dinner
  • April 14, 2025
Pen Women uplift new cohort of artists
  • April 14, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club Regatta participants race among high winds, waves
  • April 13, 2025
Kids head into the swimming pool to hunt for Easter eggs
  • April 12, 2025
EGGstravaganza hosts more than 700 children at Waterside Park
  • April 12, 2025
Volunteers implement massive countywide cleanup
  • April 11, 2025
Block Party and Club Day draws hundreds to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
  • April 11, 2025
Up-and-coming business celebrates wins at Meet Greet Eat
  • April 9, 2025
Young entrepreneurs sell their creations at The Bazaar
  • April 8, 2025
Girls Inc. girls bake coffee cakes in honor of Virginia B. Toulmin
  • April 8, 2025
Women's Guild leaders prepare for new term
  • April 7, 2025
Arts in April officially kicks off with garden party
  • April 7, 2025
Lido Key residents embrace maritime theme for farewell party
  • April 6, 2025
Kiwanis pancake breakfast makes triumphant return
  • April 6, 2025
Runners raise funds for sea turtle conservation
  • April 5, 2025
Engines and lions roar at Big Cat Habitat
  • April 5, 2025
Imagine school at Lakewood Ranch showcases students' artistic talents
  • April 3, 2025
Teeing off for Homes for Our Troops at Rosedale Country Club
  • April 2, 2025
Daughters of the American Revolution chapter celebrates 100 years
  • April 2, 2025
OLIN accepts Philip Hanson Hiss award at Selby Gardens
  • April 1, 2025
All Faiths Food Bank hosts Walk to End Summer Hunger
  • April 1, 2025
Embracing Our Differences hosts celebration of kindness at Bayfront Park
  • April 1, 2025
Gillespie Park celebrates 100th anniversary
  • April 1, 2025
Attendees enjoy the vibes at Sarasota Reggae & Food Festival
  • March 31, 2025
Key of Sea Choral closes out season with uplifting message