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Antennas can't be placed any higher than 15-feet on the highest point of an existing structure.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2014
Telecommunications ordinance approved on first reading

The commission stated on the record in November that it doesn't want a tower built on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 29, 2009
Persson advises commissioners not to attend Sleepy Lagoon meeting

Town Attorney David Persson sent an e-mail to Longboat Key Town Commissioners Wednesday, Oct. 28, advising them to consider 'politely declining' a Sleepy Lagoon Homeowners meeting next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Holder
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 14, 2010
Florida House candidates focus on jobs

Faced with a constituent base suffering from high unemployment, incumbent Doug Holder and his opponent, Nancy Feehan, both tout their job-creation strategies as they battle for the Florida House District 70 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Viento Kitchen and Bar will serve a veal piccata dish as a Valentine's Day special.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat Key restaurants dish out special plates for Valentine's Day

Four restaurants discuss their most popular items and what makes them hot spots for special occasions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee Substance Abuse Coalition's Rita Chamberlain discusses potential impacts of the Office of Drug Control's closure.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2011
Cause for Concern?

Manatee County advocates and agencies say the recent closure of the Florida's Office of Drug Control could hurt their fight against prescription drug abuse.

  • East County
  • News
A joint work session with School Board members on redistricting will start at 11 a.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 15, 2011
County Commission to hold workshop

Topics of discussion include a USF campus master plan update, rowing and a joint work session with the Manatee County School District, among others.

  • East County
  • News
The sculpture, "Vortex," designed by artist Malcolm Robertson, will now count down the days to the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 29, 2016
World Rowing Championships tickets go on sale

The 2017 World Rowing Championships will be held at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
TWIS Tour Guide: Sarasota Film Festival
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 7, 2015
TWIS Tour Guide: Sarasota Film Festival

TWIS Tour Guide: Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 11, 2010
Plaza owner awaits closing

After more than a decade on Longboat Key, Andrew Hlywa is eager to say goodbye to Whitney Beach Plaza and the island itself.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 2, 2010
Championship tennis swings into Palm-Aire

The fourth event of the $12,000 GETTEL NISSAN Tennis Series will be held Feb. 13-14 at the Palm-Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
The city will finalize the budget and millage rate in September.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 10, 2018
City endorses proposed budget, tax increase

A divided City Commission voted 3-2 in support of staff’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2019, which includes a slight increase in property tax rates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deborah Beacham, of Michael Saunders & Co.'s Longboat Key South office, was the listing agent for the home at 2016 Casey Key Road, which sold for $6.2 million in late August. Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders & Co.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 24, 2014
Business Briefs

Longboat Key agents involved in Casey Key sales; Key Club to hold job fairs; Euphemia Haye to reopen

  • Longboat Key
  • News
IRISS owners Martin and Deborah Robinson always had ambitious plans for their business's Lakewood Ranch home, at 10306 Technology Terrace, but growth this fast even surprised them.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 11, 2013
IRISS to expand headquarters

Less than a year after making Lakewood Ranch its home, infrared-window manufacturer IRISS plans to grow its space, its staff and its product lines.

  • East County
  • News
Summer Wallace, Vickie Daignault and Annabelle Mayock perform in "Women Laughing Alone with Salad." Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 11, 2018
'Women Laughing Alone with Salad' serves up gender politics sans croutons

Urbanite Theatre's latest play may seem like a feminist sermon from the description, but in actuality it runs like a series of edgy comedy sketches.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 12, 2018
Cops Corner: No tag? No dice.

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Longboat Key Town Commission elected Pat Zunz to the District 5 Commission seat Monday night. Photo by Dora Walters.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 25, 2011
TOP STORY APRIL: Commission chooses Zunz for District 5 seat

The Longboat Key Town Commission welcomed former Planning and Zoning Board member Pat Zunz to the dais Monday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 26, 2014
Consultant picks Ranch bus service route

Tindale-Oliver says its study shows the need for bus service in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Rich Krause, a plumber from Bradenton, brought his iPad to every class session to take notes during instruction and peer feedback. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 26, 2017
Amateur Hour: Beginners learn the art of stand-up

McCurdy’s Humor Institute puts local comedy fans through stand-up bootcamp.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 14, 2016
Peak Performances: Joseph Caulkins' adventurous spirit

From the conductor’s podium to the world’s most isolated mountaintops, the Key Chorale artistic director draws inspiration from adventure.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 12, 2010
Budget: $800,000 shortfall

The commission wants the town manager to rethink how his departments are run and ask town department heads to find more money to offset an $800,000 shortfall in 2010-11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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