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Results for: Funded Futures Network Promo Code "SKV50" Get 50% Off On All Plans

  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 31, 2021
Longboat Key IT specialist Barry Gaines launching sci-fi and fantasy film festival

Gaines hopes to give small sci-fi filmmakers and actors a chance to show themselves with GainesCon in November.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 24, 2020
Longboat Key Education Center readies for season in multiple forms

Like many universities, the education center is planning on a blend of in-person, Zoom and hybrid classes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 15, 2022
Initiative announced to improve health of Sarasota Bay, other estuaries

The Gulf Shellfish Institute seeks to raise $22.5 million through its All Clams on Deck initiative.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 9, 2012
U.S. 41 roundabouts to be unveiled in May

Once built, two roundabouts planned for U.S. 41 at 10th and 14th streets are intended to slow traffic to 35 mph.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 18, 2023
Homebuilders give back through nonprofit program

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund’s Builders Give Back program raises valuable funds and awareness.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 28, 2018
New state park plan in place in Manatee

More than $5 million in improvements envisioned for Lake Manatee State Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 18, 2011
Future charter schools may receive less district money

The Sarasota County School Board plans a more detailed look at its funding stream for charter schools, with an eye toward reducing allocations for new schools.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 18, 2025
Temple Beth Sholom apartments rejected by Planning Board

The century-old synagogue wants to sell 6 acres of property for a multifamily development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 1, 2010
Live-aboard issue surfaces

A town ordinance that doesn't allow people to live aboard their boats in excess of 72 hours while anchored near Longboat Key has not been enforced.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 28, 2014
Cheerleader ranks high at worlds

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Karlyn Hanson cheers for the Mustangs, as well as the Brandon All-Stars.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • March 16, 2017
Now let us praise ... fiction

In these times of instant messaging, texting, screen time overload, isn’t it worth the attempt to carve out some fiction time?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 16, 2024
Chris Kopp returns to Longboat Key as new support services director

Previously with code enforcement, Kopp returns to embrace his passions for public service and training.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 10, 2010
Town holds first class in 2010 Citizens Academy

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis and Town Attorney David Persson spoke at today's class.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2012
County won't add code enforcement officer

Sarasota County Planning and Development Services Executive Director Rob Lewis said overtime weekend hours to police the noise ordinance are being considered.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2015
Zunz considers successor: Zunz

District 5 Commissioner Pat Zunz is ready to step down from her seat — and her husband, Ed Zunz, is stepping up to run.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 19, 2013
Town looks for answers on top issues

A group of town officials and Key residents created a list of questions that will be used to find out what the town wants and where it's headed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 12, 2014
Bayfront Park

The town seeks to build consensus on Bayfront Park, but it has not yet built new features on the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2013
Police ponder 401(a) retirement option

The Police Department Union met with town staff last week to present a proposal and to consider a proposal that doesn't include a defined benefit contribution plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 5, 2009
Improvement district sets first budget

Downtown Improvement District members detailed how they'll use the taxes they collect.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2012
City targets smartphone users

The city of Sarasota's utility customers can now scan a barcode on their utility bill to gain access to happenings around the city.

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