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Sarasota Film Society President Renee Baggott and Vice President Trisha Calandra are excited to reopen Lakewood Ranch Cinema earlier than expected.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 24, 2021
Return to the big screen in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Cinema will open March 31 with "Godzilla Vs. Kong" and provide a full lineup of new movies starting April 2.

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A vote to appoint Manatee County School Board member Scott Hopes as interim administrator Tuesday was denied 4-3, though he is still the frontrunner for the job. The commission will make a final decision April 1.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 23, 2021
Manatee County commissioners delay selecting an interim administrator until April 1

Motion to approve Manatee County School Board member Scott Hopes as interim administrator failed.

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Phill Younger announced is resignation from the P&Z Board on March 16.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 23, 2021
Phill Younger resigns from P&Z Board

The Longboat Key P&Z Board will need to fill three vacancies.

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Commissioners will soon consider zoning amendments that will significantly limit what can be placed on the Quads.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 23, 2021
Hearings scheduled for rezoning of the Quads

County leaders will decide whether to officially rezone the Quads near Celery Fields and what limitations are acceptable.

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The Florida Department of Transportation will fund an improvement project at the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Beach Road.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 23, 2021
Design contract awarded for Siesta roundabout

Atkins North America will have until Oct. 15 to design a roundabout at the intersection of Beach Road and Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
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A saltwater lagoon is central to the property.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 23, 2021
Unicorp proposes further changes to St. Regis

The new proposal would allow two of the 69 units in the condominium towers to be tourism units.

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Vanessa Baugh and three other Manatee County commissioners were found not to have committed any Sunshine Law violations by The Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 22, 2021
Investigation finds no Sunshine Law violations by Manatee County commissioners

Vanessa Baugh, three other Manatee County commissioners cleared of Sunshine Law violations by Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

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Members of the public are required to wear a mask to attend the Longboat Key Town Commission meetings.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 22, 2021
Longboat Key votes to extend mask policy

The town of Longboat Key's policy remains in effect until May 21.

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Penny Gold (left) and Debra Williams (right) are sworn in as Longboat Key town commissioners during Monday morning’s statutory meeting.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 22, 2021
Penny Gold, Debra Williams sworn in as Longboat commissioners

For the first time ever, the Longboat Key Town Commission is comprised of a majority of women.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 22, 2021
15-year-old arrested in Sarasota County Fair shooting

18-year-old victim in stable condition, police said, adding the victim and suspect likely knew each other.

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MIC Insurance owner Michael Mailliard spoke to members of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key on Thursday morning at the Lazy Lobster.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 19, 2021
Agent sounds warning over rising insurance rates

MIC Insurance owner Michael Mailliard addressed his concerns to members of the Kiwanis Club.

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The town of Longboat Key has put up signage, barriers and temporary fencing at 6399 Gulfside Road.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 19, 2021
Gulfside Road beach access temporarily closed

The beach access point at 6399 Gulfside Road will remain closed until mid-April.

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A COVID-19 vaccination is given at the Manatee County drive-thru vaccination operation at Tom Bennett Park. (Courtesy of Florida Department of Health-Manatee County)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 19, 2021
All Manatee County adults now eligible to register for vaccine

Manatee County opens registration to Florida residents 18 and older

  • East County
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    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 18, 2021
Longboat Key police gets new boat

A WCIND grant worth $215,000 paid for the new 32-foot Yellowfin Offshore boat.

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A COVID-19 vaccination is given at the Manatee County drive-thru vaccination operation at Tom Bennett Park. (Courtesy of Florida Department of Health-Manatee County)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 18, 2021
Manatee County expands registration to residents 55 and up

Manatee County residents 55 and up can now register for vaccine, must wait to receive it

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Together, John and Shannon Barton make the "Roaring '20s" at the Great Gatsby-themed annual dinner for members of the Friars Club. Attendees shared their favorite memories from the season and gave out awards at the March 24 celebration at the Harbourside Ballroom.
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Friars golfers throw back to Roaring '20s
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Second suspect charged in 2024 Sarasota homicide
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Second suspect charged in 2024 Sarasota homicide
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  • March 27, 2026
Safe Children Coalition names 2026 Champions for Children
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Theo Chien and Peter Ginsburg test out their fire helmets at the Longboat Key Fire Rescue open house on March 25 at Station 92. The pair picked out some fire station-themed toys while meeting first responder staff at the annual event.
  • March 27, 2026
Longboat families connect with first responders
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The Umbrella House was built in 1953.
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An architectural landmark receives recognition

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