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Photo by Kimberly Dyer Photography, courtesy of the Longboat Key Club
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 24, 2019
Longboat Key Club's longtime Director of Tennis to retire

John Woods has been with the club since 1978.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeff Mayers arrived at the Longboat Key Club in October, 2012.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 24, 2019
Key Club's Mayers heads off to Palm Beach Gardens

General Manager begins new job Friday as Managing Director at PGA National Resort and Spa.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 24, 2019
One lane of Gulf of Mexico Drive reopens after gas leak

First responders, utility workers initially shut down island's two-lane thoroughfare near Broadway Street.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nate Howell, Mike Hoffman, Turner Moore and Cameron Williams perform in Grateful Dead-esque band Ship of Fools.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 24, 2019
Sarasota's Ship of Fools is a tribute to the Dead

The Grateful Dead’s music is an ocean of infinite possibility. Ship of Fools sets sail with every concert.

  • Arts + Culture
Key Chorale will partner with the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in "American Roots: The Gospel Experience," Oct. 18, 19 and 26.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 24, 2019
Sarasota musicians come together for Key Chorale's 35th anniversary

Key Chorale’s 2019-2020 season focuses on collaboration and community engagement.

  • Arts + Culture
The Longboat Key Commission approved its budget on Monday.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 23, 2019
Longboat Town Commissioners OK budget with flat millage rate

Base tax rate will be unchanged for third straight fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Officer Connors with the ibis.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 23, 2019
Officer's feathery rescue saves bird

Injured ibis recovering at Save Our Seabirds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A hat becomes the top of the turtle's head.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 23, 2019
Many people's trash is Longboat artist's treasure

The artist hopes to raise awareness on littering and what tiny throwaways can do.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • September 23, 2019
Allan John Swanson, USAF Colonel, Retired

Our dad and grandfather was born to immigrant parents from Sweden and England.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 23, 2019
Longboat Key Turtle Watch gets trashy for a good cause

Who knew trash could bring together friends on a Saturday morning?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chung-Yon Hong, violin, performed in Gryc's "Fantasy Variations on a Theme of Bartok."
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • September 23, 2019
'Mozart and More' brings finesse to the Sarasota Orchestra

Sarasota Orchestra's second soiree of the season featured Casella, Gryc and Mozart.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Chucha Barber interviews Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore at MarVista Dockside in Longboat Key. Cinematographer/editor Josh McLawhron works to get the sound and images just right.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 23, 2019
Filmmakers point cameras at oyster preservation

Shell recycling project launched by Chiles becomes part of documentary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • September 23, 2019
Prepare to have your fundamental beliefs challenged in 'Ad Astra'

This existential masterpiece is destined to become a classic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 22, 2019
San Gennaro Festival 'a local magnet' for food, fun and dancing in Lakewood Ranch

Tara Golf and Country Club's San Gennaro Festival draws people in with Italian cuisine, trivia and music in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 21, 2019
Sarasota-Bradenton Project Guide Right Foundation throws Black & White bash

The nonprofit hosted its 36th annual gala Sept. 21 at The Westin Sarasota.

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