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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 2, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Who… who… who… is in there?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 29, 2015
County ready to dig into south Siesta renourishment

South-end Siesta stakeholders agree the time is right for the project, although some have issues with the timing of construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Orr |
  • June 28, 2012
Matt's List: five Sarasota summer menus you need to know

Matt's List: five Sarasota summer menus you need to know

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 21, 2011
Town discusses law of the landscape

The law of landscaping requirements could soon have a slightly different look. The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus at its Dec. 15 regular workshop to forward two ordinances related to landscaping for first reading and public hearing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton Area Visitors and Convention Bureau Executive Director Elliott Falcione says the improvements will improve branding and the customer's experience.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2019
Manatee County plans Premier improvements in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County considers improvements at Premier Sports Campus to improve customer experience, attract collegiate play.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 3, 2009
Hotel anchors Osprey plan

A 190-room waterfront hotel received praise from some Osprey residents for its attractive design and derision from others for its 70-foot height cap.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 5, 2013
"The Great Chicken Wing Hunt" lands in Sarasota

"The Great Chicken Wing Hunt" lands in Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
Chris Collins
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 3, 2021
All Angels presents artist Chris Collins

Artist of the Month at All Angels captures the photos and then takes the process to its framed completion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"I'm completely devoted to it," Caiti Ward says of Irish dancing. "I'd never give it up for any other dance."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 9, 2011
Irish spring

The effervescent Caiti Ward has spent most of her life in Irish dance dresses, curly wigs and tights. The lead bad-girl of 'Rhythm in the Night' proves she's anything but unruly.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 21, 2019
The Buccaneer restaurant on track for 2020 groundbreaking

Columbia Restaurant Group President Richard Gonzmart looks forward to paying homage to the legendary Longboat eatery.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 26, 2013
City Attorney Bob Fournier comments on panhandling ordinance

City Attorney Bob Fournier comments on panhandling ordinance

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Commissioners also noted that, the longer the project is put off, the harder it would be to rally commissioner support following the implementation of single-member voting districts
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 4, 2019
County asks city to narrow bayfront funding request

If the county is going to aid in funding the Bayfront, commissioners said, they would prefer the money to be used only for that particular project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Holly and Patrick Wright
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 3, 2019
Payton Wright Foundation golf tournament swings into 11th year

On May 3, more than 180 golfers took to the Harbourside Golf Course for the foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 16, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 22

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Crosby has served as the leader of Mote since 2013.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 6, 2016
People to Watch: Crosby prepares to capitalize on Mote's fundraising campaign

Mote Marine Laboratory CEO and President Michael Crosby will continue Mote’s $50 million fundraising drive as part of its 2020 vision plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
McCarver & Moser, a St. Armands fixture for 35 years, will move to Sarasota’s Main Street after Christmas.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 3, 2015
McCarver & Moser to say goodbye to St. Armands

McCarver & Moser, a St. Armands fixture for 35 years, will move to Sarasota’s Main Street after Christmas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sean Walter, senior manager of the Bradenton Area Sports Commission, says allowing in-kind donations will provide more opportunities for exposure of local businesses through signs and other marketing at Premier.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 11, 2019
Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch will benefit from in-kind donations

New sponsorships to bolster success at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch continues to be the nation's No. 1-selling, multigenerational community as announced Tuesday by real estate consulting firm RCLCO.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 4, 2022
The Villages reclaims top spot over Lakewood Ranch as best-selling master-planned community

Lakewood Ranch remains nation's No.1-selling, multigenerational community as the RCLCO consulting firm issues survey results.

  • East County
  • News
A baby turtle from Longboat Key was rehabbing in summer 2020 after it disoriented and ended up in a pool. Photo Credit: Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 19, 2021
Town Commission to consider ordinance for sea turtle protections

Longboat Key has higher sea turtle disorientation rates than many surrounding areas, according to FWC data.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
CERT event organizer Karen Emanuelson, Manatee County Emergency Management Chief Steve Litschauer and CERT President Jim Emanuelson get together before the start of the event.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch hosts community event to attract emergency response volunteers.

Emergency response group in Lakewood Ranch hosts "touch-a-truck" event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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