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By Carter Weinhofer |
August 9, 2023

Families find benefits outweigh challenges of living on Longboat Key

Parents and their children have adapted to school commute and extracurricular challenges — and found communities that span generations.

Longboat Key
News

By Robin Hartill |
September 9, 2009

Summer survival

Off-season months are always tough for Longboat Key resorts, but this year, they faced the added hurdle of a slow economy. This summer, owners showed that they're up for the challenge.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
August 31, 2025

Gene Witt Elementary digital art lab is in full swing with community support

Funds from Neal Communities, The Patterson Foundation and fundraisers paved the way for the elementary school to start a digital lab.

East County
Schools

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
August 13, 2025

The heat is on at Florida Studio Theatre's summer cabaret 'Too Darn Hot'

Carole J. Bufford's sizzling ode to summer contains some familiar favorites and some unexpected discoveries.

Arts + Culture

By Bret Hauff |
January 10, 2018

Longboat staff, business people and residents say farewell to outgoing Town Manager

Outgoing Town Manager Dave Bullock joined town staff in 2011 and lead the town through multiple island-changing projects.

Longboat Key
News

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
November 23, 2011

Light Up the Village brings out families

The Village's biggest annual event kicks off the Siesta holiday season for children of all ages.

Siesta Key
News

By Brynn Mechem |
May 7, 2020

Arts teachers try to keep community alive while virtual teaching

Sarasota Schools teachers of fine arts say it is difficult to keep "family feeling" alive while teaching online.

Sarasota
Schools

By David Conway |
September 17, 2015

Conversation with Chris Sharek

One of the organizers of Electrify the Island sees exponential growth in the availability of electric cars, and Sarasota is among the places embracing them quickly.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
July 15, 2024

Tara Elementary partners with Beef 'O' Brady's for Christmas in July

Restaurant patrons fulfill teachers' wishes before a back-to-school luncheon at Beef 'O' Brady's.

East County
Schools

By Liz Ramos |
January 10, 2024

Musical from Braden River High alum to make local debut

After a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Gabriel McDerment is bringing his musical, “Acceptance Pending,” on tour in the U.S.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 27, 2024

Estuary program director reflects on climate award and future challenges

Dave Tomasko, executive director for the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, won a Climate Champion award from the Climate Adaptation Center.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 24, 2024

Indian Association of Manasota welcomes all with flying colors

Formed in the 1980s by a group of physicians, the association has grown to serve over 350 members.

East County
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
August 9, 2022

Longboat Key Cops Corner: Credit where credit is due

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Ryan Kohn |
September 7, 2022

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Dan Martin

The Sarasota Senior Softball Association member brought his A-game Sept. 7, reaching base four times in game one of a doubleheader.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jen Blanco |
December 16, 2009

Mustangs, Pirates pumped for 2009 season

The Lakewood Ranch High girls weightlifting team posted four first-place finishers at the team's first meet of the season Dec. 10.

East County
Sports

By Molly Schechter |
September 7, 2011

Culinary iPad app brings electronics to chef's table

Culinary apps were among the first developed for tablet computers, and most are recipe collections and cookbooks - existing content repurposed for the new platform, sometimes successfully.