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Longboat Key Garden Club President Susan Phillips, center, and LBKGC grants committee chair Linda Ulrich, right, present a check to Paradise Center executive director, Suzy Brenner, left. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 3, 2021
Paradise Center to start edible garden

Thanks to a Longboat Key Garden Club grant, the center will soon plant herbs and vegetables.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although Siesta Key residents have expressed concerns about the potential for negative effects associated with the dredging, the project team has said it will monitor for and mitigate any issues that may arise. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2020
Big Pass dredge plans move forward

With a contractor selected, the city said work on a Lido Key renourishment project is poised to begin by July.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 24, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 25

Our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 19, 2021
In the Shadows

Although their teams drew crowds in the tens of thousands, traveling the country to play America’s pastime, many of their experiences were never recorded. Lakewood Ranch resident Leon Harris Jr. remembers his time in the Negro Leagues as one of many ano

  • LWR Life
Children enjoy Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' campout in February. Now they have an educational outdoor opportunity as well. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 30, 2019
Lakewood Ranch children explore the wild side

Kids can explore the wild side of Lakewood Ranch through Sticks and STEM camp

  • East County
  • News
The 12-unit, four-story townhouse project was made possible in part because of alternative standards the city adopted for the Golden Gate Point neighborhood. Rendering courtesy Parker Walter Group
  • By David Conway |
  • August 28, 2014
Townhome project planned at Golden Gate Point

A developer is planning its second downtown townhouse complex, using alternate zoning rules for shorter, but wider, buildings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Morgan cuts out the body of the mermaid tail from swimsuit-type fabric. It took Morgan six or seven trial runs to find the right kind of fabric, she said.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 24, 2014
VIDEO: Woman turns childhood fantasy into a business

The idea for Jade Morgan's business took shape after she made a mermaid tail as a costume for her daughter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Workers pump water from the site of a 10-inch pipe break on Bogey Lane.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 20, 2020
Boil-water order set for Longboat neighborhood

The water main break may cause Country Club Shores to have little to no water pressure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Byron Teates
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2012
District buys land for future stations

East Manatee Fire Rescue closed on two parcels of land Dec. 14.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 9, 2018
Bacchus on the Beach toasts to 8th annual stone crab celebration

The eighth annual event took place Nov. 9 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club and benefited the Longboat Key Foundation and the Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
William S. Chaltis
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2012
Primary Election: Manatee County School Board, District 2

Four candidates are competing for the Manatee County School Board District 2 seat, including William Chaltis, Robert Moates, Dave Miner and Paul Sharff.

  • East County
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Windsong Acres resident Howard Duff says traffic on Upper Manatee River Road is congested. The roadway configuration at the entrance to his neighborhood at 10th Avenue East makes it hard for residents to get in or out. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 24, 2021
Priority shifts to Manatee County road projects

Road construction is a 'necessity' for Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota National 10-11-12 All-Star baseball team is headed to the state tournament. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 13, 2021
Sarasota National Little League All-Stars head to state tournament

The well-rounded team has overcome a loss and scheduling challenges to reach this point.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 9, 2017
Sarasota's historic village looks to the future

In a town that's always changing, the Historic Downtown Village stands out.

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  • Neighbors
The home at 16222 Daysailor Trail recently sold for $1,318,100.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 7, 2018
Lake Club home tops home sales at $1.32 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 22-26

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Four Republican candidates are competing in two Sarasota County Charter Review Board primary races.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 23, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Sarasota County Charter Review Board, District 2 and 5

Four Republican candidates explain their thoughts on the responsibilities of the county Charter Review Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 14, 2011
Publix receives P&Z recommendations

The supermarket chain's site plan and three outline development plans will move forward to the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 2, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: The five most common mistakes in tennis

This week, Longboat Key Club and Resort Director of Tennis John Woods shares the five most common mistakes in tennis.

  • East County
  • Sports
A condominium in The Pierre at 455 Longboat Club Road recently sold for $1 million. Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,470 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $900,000 in 2003.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 7, 2018
Condominium at The Pierre sells for $1 million

Residential real estate for Oct. 22-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 10, 2021
Welcome back: We dug up so much Longboat Key news at the beach

You missed a lot of summer blockbusters this year. Not at the theater. In Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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