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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 23, 2011
Island Beat: Treasure Boat Way fence problems multiply

The gas line rupture last week, near the Treasure Boat Way intersection with Ocean Boulevard, is almost enough to make one think that area has been 'hoodooed.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 15, 2017
Longboat Key Garden Club shapes students futures

The club awards scholarships to local students each year with money raised throughout various fundraising events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 8, 2025
Planned Parenthood champions its cause for accessible health care at annual dinner

The nonprofit celebrated its mission while also unveiling a new project with Ringling College of Art and Design students.

  • Black Tie
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 11, 2025
Retiring SPD captain gives tribute to his extended police family

Sarasota Police Department Capt. Demetri Konstantopoulos flips his retirement ceremony to credit his law enforcement family during his 28-year career.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 9, 2024
Construction worker accused of stealing a battery in civil dispute

When a construction boss noticed a battery was missing, Longboat Key PD was called to the scene. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2021
City keeps parking management in-house — for now

In addition to passing on options for teaming up with a private parking operator, the commission extended provisions allowing for expanded outdoor dining.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 30, 2020
Put down your dough on this pizza in Lakewood Ranch

Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch introduces a pizzeria within its clubhouse.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 11, 2016
Six firms submit proposals to take Longboat utilities underground

The cost of this project will determine the final amount the town will assess Longboat Key residents for it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 12, 2023
Republican Club of Longboat Key welcomes Ronna Romney

Ronna Romney spoke to the club on April 11 at the Longboat Key Club's Harbourside ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 30, 2009
Subway spokesman visits Ranch hospital

Jared Fogle and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Jim Wilson spoke about their weight loss successes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2013
Pirate signs with Gators

It wasn't an easy decision. It was one Braden River High senior Trevon Young wrestled with for months. But, after numerous talks with his mother, Tracey, and his coaches, Young made his college intentions known Feb. 8 - two days after National Signing Day.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 13, 2019
Neighbors of Legacy Trail extension route sue over ownership

Federal lawsuit claims land isn't railroads' property to sell, but legal expert said each property is different.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2015
IDA promotes manager

The Lakewood Ranch IDA didn't have to look far for its next operations manager.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 10, 2014
MDA holds first Fill the Boot drive in two years

The county approved an amendment that allows the organization to reinstate its well-known fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2025
APRIL FOOL: County takes direction toward corrections

The corrections department will take over most of the Lakewood Ranch Library's second floor.

  • April Fools
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 5, 2024
Nolan Middle students help Humane Society dogs get adopted

Future Business Leaders of America students' Cause 4 Paws project focuses on creating commercials to help dogs get adopted.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Letters to the Editor |
  • June 26, 2025
To veterans: Ignore the noise; be proud

Retired U.S. Marine Colonel says be proud of your service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • May 11, 2011
Arizona - One State, Two Destinations

Arizona was the latest stop on Stuart and Lois Scheyer's "America(s) the Beautiful" series of great destinations in Mexico, Canada and our own United States.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Among Children First's enchanted forest ...; CVA board puts one over on the boss; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Otus |
  • January 13, 2014
Ask Otus: In Praise of Permits and Pompano

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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