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

  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 14, 2026
Osprey chicks hatch off Longboat Club Road

Spring brings new life to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 15, 2023
Broken window incident may have up to 10 suspects

Police were unable to identify a possible large group of vandals who broke a homeowner's window with a brick. This and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • March 16, 2020
City to close recreational facilities

The City Commission agreed to close the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, Bobby Jones Golf Club and more as part of a coronavirus response effort. Action on bars and restaurants could be forthcoming.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Public Interest Committee Board of Directors |
  • December 16, 2009
Rothenberg should step down from commission

The board of directors of the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee (PIC) is saddened and distressed that the Town Commission, in a 5-2 vote, has allowed Mayor Lee Rothenberg to run for yet another term on the commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 21, 2010
Sand accumulates near Islander groins

Town staff and Islander Club residents are pleased thus far with the progress of the two groins built in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • May 17, 2012
City Commission to Discuss Community Use of Five Points Park

City Commission to Discuss Community Use of Five Points Park

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Carol Green |
  • February 2, 2012
My View: More specifics on job creation, please

Too bad. Too bad Florida's Republican voters couldn't unite behind the perfect candidate. There is no such thing as the perfect candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 6, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Yard Rx

Tammy Kovar opened Yard Rx Nov. 4 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2019
Work set to begin on Coon Key trail

After some St. Armands merchants expressed concern about the timing of the project, the city is attempting to accelerate a portion of the construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2015
New city commissioners sworn in at City Hall

New Sarasota city commissioners Liz Alpert and Shelli Freeland Eddie — along with Mayor Willie Shaw — officially began their four-year terms following a ceremony today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 5, 2014
Manifest Whimsy

After a summer of construction and renovation, the Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy is prepared to expand.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 28, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Fruitvale Station'

The new film, 'Fruitvale Station,' traces the last 24 hours of Oscar Julius Grant III's life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 3, 2014
Business Briefs

Homebuilder sets new roof for pricing; Orchid nursery to host open house; Community Haven expands Haven Industries program

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 1, 2014
Year in Review: November 2013, Commission: no cellular tower

Acting Town Attorney David Persson called the commission's clear stance on telecommunications 'a watershed moment for the town.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2010
INCORPORATION: A Primer

The Lakewood Ranch Civic Action Forum will host its first public meeting regarding the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch Feb. 24. Here is everything you need to know so far.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2012
Year in review: January 2012, 'Resignation aftermath'

The morning after Mayor Suzanne Atwell successfully called for the resignation of former City Manager Bob Bartolotta, the mayor said she was "focusing on the larger picture."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2019
Manatee school board moves toward superintendent contract

News briefs: Discussion looms over Saunder's hiring, Manatee County combines preserve parcels and Manatee County starts the search for new administrator.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 8, 2014
Chalk Festival founder explains relocation

Denise Kowal said moving the festival from Burns Square was a difficult decision, but her issues with the Sarasota City Commission led to her relocating the event.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 3, 2024
Consultant: Van Wezel is ideal for niche performances and events

Whether as an intimate comedy venue or home for extreme sports, myriad options exist for repurposing, say consultants to Purple Ribbon Committee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 25, 2026
Local legislators and businesses come together on Manatee County Day

The inaugural event welcomed over 80 attendees and 24 businesses and nonprofits.

  • East County
  • News
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