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

  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 18, 2021
Longboat Key voters to consider two density changes

Voters will consider referendum requests for 597 Buttonwood Drive and 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 2, 2011
Love of tennis serves up fun for Meadows couple

Part-time Meadows resident Bill King reached the semifinals of the men's 80 singles division of the USTA Super Senior Grand Prix Feb. 21-26.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2012
K2 crisis hits close to home

An "herbal incense" known as K2 or K2 Spice is addictive and is causing worrisome side effects in those taking it. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration recently banned the product for six more months.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 5, 2019
Disaster experts urge Longboaters to learn from Hurricane Michael's devastation

Bay County's emergency management director says a lot of what happened in Mexico Beach in 2018 could happen here.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 15, 2025
At Dakin Dairy Farms, four brothers tend to cows, kin and a vanishing way of life

Got milk? Dakin Dairy does. And here’s what it takes to get it from the cows to the shelf.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2012
Lady Mustangs' Devin McDermott anchors in state title

Lakewood Ranch senior Devin McDermott anchored the Lady Mustangs 4x800 relay to a first-place finish at the Class 3A state meet May 4, in Jacksonville.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 8, 2020
Longboat Realtors expect strong market in 2020

New construction, election season among the big topics heading into the new year

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 23, 2018
Special Forces

Brad and Terri Prechtl’s support of Florida Cancer Specialists keeps them rooted in Lakewood Ranch and laser-focused on taking better care of cancer patients.

  • LWR Life
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 1, 2016
Mother, daughter team to open boutique near St. Armand’s Circle

Apricot Lane Boutique will offer clothing, gifts and jewelry for women of all ages.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 8, 2021
Tennis for Fun returns on Longboat Key

The Special Olympics program began a Sarasota chapter last spring thanks to Coach Brenda Terihay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Gruters |
  • July 22, 2010
MY VIEW: Obamacare taxes will destroy medical industry

The new excise tax on medical-device makers is a blatant strategy by the Obama administration to create a single-payer system.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 9, 2020
Longboat extends mandatory mask policy through March

While the town of Longboat Key can't issue individual fines, it can enforce its mandatory mask policy against private businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 30, 2012
Crystal Classic organizers prep for future

The committee planning the fall sandsculpting competition on Siesta will implement changes this year to bolster the event for the future.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 9, 2024
Champagne bar, piano lounge to open in downtown Sarasota

Local entrepreneur Ronnie Shugar is investing $15 million in downtown Sarasota entities and projects.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2016
Act of kindness blankets Lakewood Ranch medical office

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 25, 2019
Binge Blog: Awkward exchanges

"Eighth Grade," starring Elsie Fisher, and "Jeopardy!" hosted by Alex Trebek are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 10, 2013
Tidbites

Louies Modern Is open for business; The Francis Is open for business; Derek's Culinary casual is a mover and shaker;Eat Out by Stopping In; Carmel Cafe and Wine Bar Spices Up University Park

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 12, 2014
Ocean Properties seeks Key Club referendum

The Delray Beach-based company wants to redevelop, but don't expect a replay of the last Key Club application process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield and Lauren Tronstad |
  • November 16, 2022
St. Armands Winter Fest moves toward Friday opening despite quarrel

Organizers tout the six-week event as a boon to the community while traffic and prices concern others.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 27, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Library set to open Jan. 12

The public is invited to attend the grand opening celebration at 10 a.m. Jan. 12.

  • East County
  • News
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