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Town Manger Tom Harmer (left), Mayor Ken Schneier (middle) and Town Clerk Trish Shinkle (right) are shown at town hall on Monday, April 6.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 6, 2020
Sound issues delay virtual Longboat Key Town Commission meeting

The town will hold its essential meetings virtually for the foreseeable future to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High football coach Rashad West has been suspended six games by the FHSAA.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 6, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High football coach suspended six games

Lakewood Ranch High football coach suspended six games

  • East County
  • Sports
Greta and her eggs. Photo courtesy of David Novak.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 6, 2020
Longboat Key swans expecting cygnets

If the eggs remain viable, this will be the first time in three years that the swans have cygnets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The pear tart made by Carol Meier.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • April 6, 2020
Sisterhood of the traveling dish

Carol Meier found a creative way to swap food with friends amid the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 6, 2020
Seven cases of COVID-19 reported from Longboat Key

State's ZIP code reporting system indicates "5 to 9" cases, but town-by-town listing shows seven.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jane Herrin is promoted from fire marshal to assistant chief of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department during Wednesday's "socially distant" ceremony.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 5, 2020
Two Longboat firefighters promoted to assistant chief

Jane Herrin and Bryan Carr received their promotions in a "socially distant" ceremony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents can sign up for the town's automated emergency-notification system on the town's website.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 5, 2020
Longboat urges citizens to sign up for CodeRED notifications

The notifications, which can be received by call, text or email, are used to provide urgent messages during emergencies such as COVID-19

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 1525 N. Lake Shore was built in 2006. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,407 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 5, 2020
Lake Shore Drive home sells for $1.9 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 23-27.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Asolo Repertory Theatre is based in FSU Center for the Performing Arts adjacent to The Ringling Museum.
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • April 4, 2020
Asolo Rep, FSU/Asolo Conservatory announce 2020-21 seasons

Two canceled musicals from this season will get another chance next spring

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse senior Owen Ingham, here driving the lane against Manatee High in 2019, has been a leader for the Mustangs during the pandemic.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2020
Sports leaders rise in East County

High school lacrosse athletes keep their teammates on track during the pandemic.

  • East County
  • Sports
Florida Studio Theatre's "Outlaws and Angels" had a long run this season, and on the final night before everything at FST shut down, Nick Lerangis got to share the stage with his 18-month-old son, Bobby. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 3, 2020
Parent, performer — it's a tricky dual role

Home time is precious, but livings are made on the road

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells says the curfew passed Friday will help his department slow the spread of COVID-19.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 3, 2020
Manatee County commissioners vote in favor of immediate 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew

Curfew approved for Manatee County except for necessary travel.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital said it would work to finalize staff and expense reduction plans in the days to come.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 3, 2020
Citing coronavirus effects, Sarasota Memorial Hospital announces staff furloughs

The hospital said revenues were down $16 million in March, leading to the decision to reduce hours for some workers and place others on temporary leave.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer is pictured.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 3, 2020
Longboat Key town manager on pandemic: ‘It’s a marathon, not a sprint’

Town Manager Tom Harmer said the coronavirus pandemic is different than other emergency-response events he's experienced in the past.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Volunteer Washington Hill reads to a kindergarten class at Fruitville Elementary.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 3, 2020
Embracing our Differences sends message of inclusivity through literacy

The not-for-profit organization gifts each student a book during its Reading Day event.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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