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Results for: Top-rated AC repair is provided by Reliable Standard Heating & Air in San Diego.

  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 19, 2017
North Longboat residents discuss major issues

While LBK North provided some answers for problems at the north end of Longboat Key, questions remain about how to go about solving them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 25, 2015
Officials shore up Lido sand dune protection

After a resident complained about a downed barrier along a trail leading to Lido Beach, the city and county are searching for a way to keep beachgoers off the dunes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2016
Record control dispute lingers on Longboat

Who’s in charge of the public records associated with the Manasota League of Cities? It depends on whom you ask.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 13, 2014
Gillespie Park faces homeless problem

The latest area to see issues arise from a new homeless population, Gillespie Park residents hope the city will take action on their behalf.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 5, 2013
Cell tower debate echoes through Town Hall

Residents and town commissioners got hung up on language in Comprehensive Plan changes and turned a discussion into a two-hour cell tower debate Monday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 5, 2013
Question mark lingers after ULI meeting

A committee will help the commission answer the question of what the Urban Land Institute should ask Longboat Key residents concerning the town's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 9, 2014
Developer turns over land to Stoneybrook association

Members of the Stoneybrook Homeowners Association prepare to 'create their own destiny,' as they take over land ownership rights after more than a decade.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2014
Commission questions town attorney's advice

Commissioners are willing to give Maggie Mooney-Portale more time in her role, but some question her performance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Reasons Sarasota is on track for a major facelift

A surging economy and ambitious public and private developments will significantly change how Sarasota County looks forever.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 10, 2022
Taylor Ranch plans for Lakewood Ranch go to Manatee County permitting

SMR presents plans for 4,500 new homes on the former Taylor Ranch property south of State Road 64 and west of Bournside Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 5, 2024
Next up for Longboat Key public library? Fundraising

An early estimate for the core library is $11.1 million. Longboat needs private donors to make $3.5 million in enhancements possible.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 2, 2023
The arts have a powerful ally in new Arts Alliance CEO

Brian Hersh, the new CEO of the Arts Alliance of Sarasota County, knows that the arts are more than a source of enjoyment. They’re also an economic driver.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 16, 2024
Local nonprofit awards high schoolers for contributions to the arts

The Sarasota branch of the National League of American Pen Women held its annual Launching Leaders luncheon to celebrate student artists.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 9, 2023
Doctor at The Paradise Center provides medical care for snowbirds

Dr. Daren Spinelle wants to make health care accessible for all residents even while living in Longboat part time.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 26, 2024
Plant-based lunch options roll out in Manatee school cafeterias

Two high schools and three middle schools offer Impossible Burgers and plant-based nuggets.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 27, 2024
Manatee County staff and residents connect at Neighborhood Summit

The summit was held Feb. 23 to put residents and staff from different departments in one room together to provide easy access for residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 10, 2022
Longboat Key due to save $3.7 million in undergrounding project

Phase four of the project is projected to have the most of the savings at about $1.83 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 26, 2025
AI assistant begins answering phone calls for LBK planning department

If you call the Planning, Zoning and Building Department, you will get an answering machine — kind of.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 9, 2021
Name proposed for north-end bay on Longboat

Bill Saba would like to name body of water between Greer Island and the north end of Longboat Key after his late grandparents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 27, 2016
Country Club Village home sells for $1.17 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 11-15

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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