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  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 28, 2024
33 Things to Add To Your Sand Bucket List this Summer

Here are the top 33 things to do, places to go, and sights to see this summer in Sarasota, Manatee counties.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 2, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts second annual Light Up Longboat

Longboat Key's tree lighting went off without a hitch, even without activities and refreshments due to the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2011
Sarasota boaters denounce regulations

Sarasota boaters told city staff last week they don't want to be told when and how long they can anchor off the shores of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 25, 2015
Officials shore up Lido sand dune protection

After a resident complained about a downed barrier along a trail leading to Lido Beach, the city and county are searching for a way to keep beachgoers off the dunes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 2, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Dancin' in the Street'

The greatest 1960s girl group that never was is hitting the stage again at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • April 12, 2024
Sarasota County protects centuries-old Native American burial site

The location of the 7,200-year-old burial site off Manasota Key is off-limits to divers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 23, 2013
ULI shares first impressions

The Urban Land Institute saw both decadence and decay during a bus tour of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 7, 2011
Commission talks role in Colony dispute

Former Mayor George Spoll generated discussion among commissioners after he spoke about the ticking clock for the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 19, 2015
Commission wants permanent peacock fix

Longboat Key, Longbeach Village

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 11, 2019
Grant's Gardens takes on rezoning, renovation

Landscaping business wants to rebuild its Gulf Bay Road operation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 12, 2015
Colony: The slow collapse

‘What’s the deal with the Colony?’ is a question local tourism officials hear frequently. Five years after the resort’s closing, there are no easy answers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 9, 2011
Venice ends Braden River's dreams of a postseason run

After an emotional win two weeks ago, the Braden River High football team was unable to relive some of that magic as the host Pirates fell to Venice 49-7 in the Class 7A-District 10 finale for both teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 15, 2011
Longboat voters hit the polls

Key residents can vote until 7 p.m. today in the municipal election at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 3, 2012
Commission discusses Village concerns tonight

The approval of a $40,000 renovation project for the town dock is also on tonight's agenda.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2020
Opening night of Greek Glendi in Sarasota canceled due to weather

Greek Glendi festival will continue as planned this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 1, 2016
Summer Night Hoops series coming to Lakewood

The series will be held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays from June 8 to July 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2016
That's the ticket...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 7, 2016
Operation Kindness celebrates America’s heroes

Operation Kindness Florida, Inc. held its ninth annual fundraiser April 7, at Longboat Key Club.

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