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

  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 28, 2012
Lawn party cashes in for local children

The Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party raised about $65,000, after event expenses, for local children.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Coming arts and culture center books Hamilton

The American musical based on the life of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton will have a three-week run on Longboat Key.

  • April Fools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 10, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

The Golf Academy at Lakewood Ranch's director of instruction takes on new role.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 19, 2014
Commission explores options to spend BP oil spill money

The $1 million available to Sarasota County in March isn't restricted to environmental projects. Tourism and job creation are also options. also on the table.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 21, 2018
Ringling College student starts a conversation with 'Microplastics' exhibit

Ringling College of Art and Design illustration major Tess Lockey was appalled when she learned about microplastics, so she decided to take action through art and start and

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 29, 2023
Bike safety still a major issue in Manatee County

A study found that 805 of 9,472 road fatalities in Florida involved cyclists. Manatee County has had 34 bicycle fatalities since 2018.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 21, 2009
Planning board requests sign help

B.J. Webb, chairwoman of the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board, asked the Town Commission for help in reducing the number of signs on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 29, 2010
Parallel parking spaces to remain on Circle

The city eliminated plans to eliminate 10 spaces along John Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 29, 2016
Pollo Tropical slated for South Trail

The fast-casual chain plans to replace the former Square 1 Burgers restaurant across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 13, 2016
Sarasota vigil to honor victims of Orlando shooting

The Harvey Milk Festival organizers have planned a candlelight vigil in Five Points Park following the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 14, 2014
Public workshop to focus on town center concept

The first public workshop to discuss a possible town center will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • June 13, 2013
June 13: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Study will sketch Circle garage plans; Ford plans $2.5 million expansion; Fish Fry hooks new location; Camp Spotlight: Selby Gardens Camp Lookout

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 8, 2014
FDOT to host meeting on proposed roundabouts

The Florida Department of Transportation will host a public forum tonight at Van Wezel Performing Arts Center to discuss improvements planned for U.S. 41 from 10th Street and 14th Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 25, 2022
Candidate withdraws from Longboat election after deadline

Barring any changes, March's Town Commission election in 2023 would be the fifth consecutive uncontested one.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2009
SMR to sell Lakewood Ranch Realty

As part of a long-term business plan, SMR has decided to focus on its core businesses of real estate investment, agriculture, mining and commercial operations.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 14, 2012
Association pushes back unit-owner vote

The Longboat Key Town Commission had a stern warning for the interests in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort last week: Work out a resolution or risk losing more than half of the resort's 237 units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 22, 2024
Sarasota Orchestra names Giancarlo Guerrero as its seventh music director

The Nashville Symphony music director succeeds Bramwell Tovey, who died in 2022.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 18, 2022
Presentation explains ins and outs of electric cars

Charging facts, how EVs fit into Longboaters' lifestyles were among the topics covered.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 25, 2011
Medal of Merit

Longboat Key resident Joseph 'Joe' Corben was recognized for his service during World War II with the French Legion of Honor medal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 18, 2024
Former Ringling student takes home top award at Crystal Classic

Each year, the sand sculpting event brings an international lineup of artists to Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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