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

  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11 Looking Back: Robert Dinan

Robert Dinan, co-owner of Kitchens by Kerrie on Longboat Key, served on the New York Police Department from 1996 to 2010. He was at his Long Island, N.Y., home Sept. 11, 2001, when he learned that a plane had hit the first tower.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 12, 2017
We need a traffic czar

One impediment to solving the region’s traffic congestion is a lack of ownership of the problem. No one loses a job for failed roads. It’s another tragedy of the commons.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2009
IPOC proposes settlement offer

The Islandside Property Owners Coalition suggest The Longboat Key Club restrict Islandside major events to the off-season, eliminate the parking garage and possibly allow for the retention of the driving range.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 18, 2010
Underwater robots sent to search for oil

On Monday, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists launched an underwater robot offshore of southwest Florida to patrol the Gulf of Mexico for oil.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
East Manatee Fire Rescue District Seat 3: James Carlino

James Carlino wants to unify the fire districts

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 13, 2017
Solving the diet dilemma

The pros, the cons and the misconceptions of some of the most popular lifestyles.

  • Health
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 21, 2018
Braden River football hit with disciplinary sanctions

The program self-reported off-season conditioning violations to the FHSAA.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • September 17, 2019
City Commission endorses bayfront park plans

City officials approved the latest proposal for the first phase of The Bay Sarasota project, though additional planning work remains.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 4, 2017
Longboaters find their voices in Players Follies

Barbara Bostic and Fran Hall were both shy growing up. Performing on stage has brought them both out of their shells.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 11, 2015
City may allow Walmart at Ringling Shopping Center

Sarasota City Attorney Robert Fournier has drafted a settlement agreement asking the owner of the property to drop litigation in exchange for more flexible zoning rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 14, 2011
Scene & Heard

La Musica lures in ladies; Rivolta rejoices; Musical director gets up close and personal; Nokomis man peddles his cigar box guitars

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 31, 2012
Stakeholders seek parking leniency

St. Armands merchants and business owners told the Parking Advisory Committee that parking enforcement has become excessive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 23, 2021
Commissioners discuss Town Center site at retreat

Longboat Key leaders discussed several projects, including the future of the Town Center site and Bayfront Park Recreational Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • January 25, 2018
Ch-ch-ch changes

You have to be all in if you really want to change, one expert says

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 12, 2011
Nesting birds ruffle some feathers

Hundreds of wading birds have made two golf course islands home and are disturbing nearby residents, who object to the noise, mess and smell. The Oaks Club has come up with a plan to accommodate both the natural setting and area development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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