Neighbors

Dana Kampa
February 8, 2026

Kiwanians present record-breaking check from Lawn Party

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key contributed a total of $123,900 to the Children's Guardian Fund, boosted by Frank and Katherine Martucci's raffle contribution.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
February 7, 2026

Sarasota Shell and Marine Life Festival showcases the science and art of seashells

Held at Robarts Arena this year, the event featured a larger space, with more room for artists and collectors to showcase their work.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Madison Bierl
February 7, 2026

Lakewood Ranch CERT hosts the Celebrate Our First Responders event

Greenbrook Adventure Park is filled with emergency vehicles, first responders and CERT volunteers.

East County
Neighbors

Dana Kampa
February 7, 2026

Trash to Treasure sale making its return

The Gulfshore of Longboat Key mobile home park is making preparations for the upcoming rummage sale.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Madison Bierl
February 6, 2026

Nonprofits to host Valentine's comedy fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch

Three local comedians will perform stand-up comedy to raise funds for Harbor58, Foster the Family and Bring on the Ministry.

East County
Neighbors

Eric Snider
February 6, 2026

Annual fishing tournament casts for a cause

Ben Shroyer has turned a parent's nightmare — childhood cancer — into a cause for good, helping families in the same boat as his was a few years ago. The waters off Siesta help fund the work the organization does.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Marty Fugate
February 6, 2026

Innovative chef at Mar Vista honors tradition — and keeps reinventing it

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub Executive Chef Justin Kurtz shares how he reinvents the classics at the iconic Longboat Key restaurant.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

S.T. Cardinal
February 5, 2026

Ivan Zunz recognized for a decade with LKPD

The Zunz family have been involved in the Longboat Key community for decades. Ivan, a 10-year employee with the police department, wears many hats and is appreciated by town leaders.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Andrew Warfield
February 5, 2026

Botanical gardens' potential lured Rominiecki family to Sarasota

Before Marie Selby Botanical Gardens came calling, Jennifer Rominiecki never considered uprooting her family from New York City. A decade later, she says it was all worth it.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
February 5, 2026

Patriots Pier in Siesta Key receives new flagpoles

A group of residents that stewards the nightly ceremony honoring the U.S. military have replaced the rebar for its flagpoles, ensuring the tradition continues.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Eric Snider
February 5, 2026

These tennis players unite for the love of the game — and ribbing each other

A love of tennis — mixed with razzing, rallying (if ever so slowly) and rounding out lives well-lived — keeps a resilient band of buddies on task at a longstanding tennis meetup.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Eric Snider
February 5, 2026

From flips to ballet, Ski-A-Rees have done it all on the water since 1957

For nearly 70 years, Sarasota's iconic Ski-A-Rees has blended athleticism, showmanship and community spirit in a tradition that draws hundreds to their beloved Sunday performances.