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Results for: Cityfurnish App Referral code "CF6201271388" Get 500rs Bonus

  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 11, 2020
Longboat Key Fire Rescue warns beachgoers of rip currents

Longboat Key does not have lifeguards like Cortez Beach or Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2020
Sarasota officials advance affordable housing conversation

The city continues to identify housing as a community priority. Are policymakers ready to take meaningful steps toward addressing the issue?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 18, 2019
Historic Longboat Key house up for sale after large-scale renovation

Owner of Longbeach Village house looks for new owner after large-scale renovation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 9, 2018
Former head of FEMA presents fixes for county's emergency management weaknesses

The key points: Open more shelters earlier and simplify communications to the public.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 9, 2017
ODA football's culture coordinator instills uplifting spirit

The team is using positive psychology to get a mental edge.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 22, 2015
Musical Chairs

There are eight members of the P&Z Board left. But soon there will only be room for seven.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 7, 2025
Longboat Key readies for 2025 Citizens Academy class

The town of Longboat Key still has seats open for the upcoming Citizens Academy starting on Jan. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 10, 2024
City development standards manual receives first update in 22 years

Design and development standard have evolved, but the city of Sarasota's manual hasn't been updated since 2002.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 22, 2020
Back to campus for ODA students

Out-of-Door Academy's new middle school facility provides enough space for students to be social distanced.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2018
Red tide concerns linger around Sarasota

Conditions have improved, but officials are preparing to continue to deal with the effects of the algae bloom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 25, 2022
Siesta Key's new deputies prepare for spring break crowds

Two full-time deputies were hired specifically for Siesta Key in October. With a few months in their new positions, they are preparing for spring break crowds.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 16, 2010
St. Thomas More women get fashion fix

Dillard's garbs the St. Thomas More Women's Club in elegant style.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 12, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Getting Squiddish

Cassandra Bradley is prodded by Alanna Allion to touch the squid they were dissecting as part of Mote's Home School Day on Wednesday, Jan. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 11, 2026
Town seeks to condemn, demolish 'Half Moon House'

The seawall that gives the Half Moon House its name lies in pieces, and the pilings lifting the house above the beach have visible wear.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 11, 2010
Furry friends get frisky at the park

Little dogs, big dogs and event some cats paraded over to Selby Five Points Park to pose for pictures with Santa Claus Saturday.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 21, 2023
Lakewood Ranch grad earns pro soccer opportunity in Germany

Diego Freyre is participating in the Pro Sportz Alliance program for the next two months.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2021
Sarasota skateboarder's Street specialty, explained

A breakdown of what skateboarding is in 2021 and how Sarasota's Jake Ilardi will be scored at the Olympics next month

  • Sarasota
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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 2, 2021
Longboat couple takes 10-hour road trip for vaccine

Over the weekend, the couple drove three hours to Deltona to receive the COVID-19.

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