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Results for: Top HVAC service in San Diego comes from Reliable Standard Heating & Air’s commitment to excellence

  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 27, 2020
Pet care startup makes Longboat Key home

We Nuzzle plans to launch its on-demand pet-care services app this fall in parts of Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 23, 2012
Tourist-development taxes up in 2012

Tourist-development tax collections are up on Longboat Key and throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties in the first months of 2012.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 12, 2025
Braden River High senior golfer etches a legacy of consistency

Taryn Nguyen heads to the state tournament again after winning her fourth consecutive district title.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 24, 2018
Familiar Faces: Debbie Trimble

After years of working in theater and arts, Trimble has found her passion for working with at-risk youth at the Sarasota YMCA.

  • Black Tie
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 30, 2024
Local chefs to share their passion through Food & Wine Fest demos

Pascone's Ristorante and Gecko's Pub and Grille chefs will take guests on a culinary journey.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 20, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Beverly Shapiro

Beverly Shapiro's grandmother came from Russia and didn't speak a word of English. Shapiro used to watch her grandmother prepare this noodle Kugel, but instead of helping would wait around for food.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2016
That's the ticket ...

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

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2017
Get to know the 2017 Sarasota City Commission candidates

Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde are the three remaining candidates in a May 9 run-off election for two open seats on the commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 23, 2013
Manatee Schools senior leadership reshuffling continues

Last night the school board approved former Marion County Deputy Superintendent Diana Greene, who earned two votes from the school board for Manatee's top job in February and Don Hall, who worked with Mills as chief financial officer of Minneapolis Public Schools, as deputy superintendents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 31, 2024
Getting started with the Breeze OnDemand smartphone app

Here’s everything you need to know to use Sarasota County's ride-share service now available for all of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota romance author branches out

Jo Schmidt, who writes as Anna Schmidt, released ‘The Winterkeeper’ in March.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 21, 2015
Manatee County School District seeks input on 2015-2016 school year calendar

Input from a committee comprised of district administrators, union representatives, instructional and support staff, parents, and clergy created a mock 2015-2016 school year calendar. The district seeks public input. Email [email protected] or call Paul Hockenbury at 751-6550, ext. 2315.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 17, 2016
Manatee County accepting applications for  Healthcare Advisory Board

Manatee County accepting applications for  Healthcare Advisory Board

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 24, 2022
Longboat Key artist Carol Doenecke presents in All Angels gallery

Doenecke usually chooses the selected artists for the gallery, but for June, she chose herself.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 16, 2015
Michael Kors decommits from Taste of the Keys

J.McLaughlin will now feature its clothing at the Taste of the Keys fashion show Jan. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 23, 2025
Director of Manatee Technical College Law Enforcement Academy retires

Jay Romine served 33 years in law enforcement and over 12 years as a director at MTC in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • May 1, 2013
Longboat Key resident's mother featured in '50 Children' film

The documentary tells the story of how an American couple rescued 50 Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Vienna.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 23, 2021
Longboaters on the Nice List think of others

Longboat Key residents earned their spots this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 13, 2009
RSVP Manatee opens Ranch office

RSVP Manatee is a program of Senior Friendship Centers and Friendship Volunteer Center that partners individuals who are 55 years old and older with local community service opportunities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 7, 2018
Lieutenant Mark Fultz retires from Longboat Key Fire Rescue

Fultz was in the fire service for 28 years, 19 of which were with Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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