"Htx Exchange Referral Code " bt288223'' Get 20% Off On Trading Fees & $5000 Bonus"

Sorted by: Category: Date:

Results for:

By Dana Kampa |
May 15, 2025

Longboat Key comedian books streaming special

Longboat Key's favorite comedian Cliff Hornsby, aka "Gerry Atric," kicks off his 2026 tour with a standup special taping in November.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 25, 2025

Longboat Key Fire Rescue teams practices vehicle extrication techniques

Crew members spent an early afternoon walking through a simulated vehicle crash to get hands-on training with extrication equipment like the Hurst Jaws of Life.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 15, 2025

What does it take to use Manatee schools as hurricane shelters?

In the midst of a severe storm, no one is turned away from the Manatee County schools that serve as shelters.

East County
Schools

By Vinnie Portell |
May 28, 2025

PGA Senior Championship a test run for PGA Championship at The Concession

The Concession Golf Club is one step closer to hosting a major golf tournament.

East County
Sports

By Jay Heater |
July 10, 2025

Star-Spangled Spectacular tests the limits of Waterside

Lakewood Ranch's first major July 4 draws more than 8,000 people.

East County
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 19, 2025

Town, FDOT plan public meeting for Broadway Roundabout

The open-house style meeting will be held on May 1 for residents to talk with Longboat Key and FDOT officials about the Broadway Roundabout Project.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 20, 2025

Turtle Watch group shares insights into early season obstacles

Sea turtles face natural obstacles like a changing beach topography and artificial lights, but the organization said, recently, humans have disturbed nesting stakes.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
June 2, 2025

Students begin high school early with Lakewood Ranch Prep Soar program

Students in the Soar program have the opportunity to earn as many as 60 college credits during their five-year high school career.

East County
Schools

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 3, 2025

Man claims found powdery white substance is not his

When police returned the found belongings, the man claimed the bag of white powder found with the wallet was not his. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Madison Bierl |
May 14, 2025

This Ghost, a cinnamon pied ball python, shows off in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Camryn Duley takes her cinnamon pied ball python out in public to show that not all snakes are dangerous.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 6, 2025

SRQ Women's Expo headed to The Grove

The last expo attracted more than 500 attendees.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
July 14, 2025

Construction projects are on the move in Sarasota's schools

As the school year approaches, the Sarasota school district progresses on several high-profile construction projects.

Sarasota
Schools

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 13, 2025

Police investigate suspicious knives stabbed in the ground

The intention of the act was unclear, but a resident called to report the odd sighting in front of a residence. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Dana Kampa |
April 26, 2025

Price uptick leads to pause in Bird Key Yacht Club rebuild

Leadership says it is pausing the project for 90 days after receiving an unexpectedly high final estimate, but it isn't giving up on construction.

Longboat Key
News

By Vinnie Portell |
July 9, 2025

East County lacrosse player hopes for spot on Puerto Rican Olympic team

Cardinal Mooney alum Sean Laureano hopes to bolster his chances at playing in the Olympics with a good performance at the 2025 World Lacrosse Men's U20 Championship.

East County
Sports

By Jay Heater |
April 22, 2025

Kids get hooked on fishing in Lakewood Ranch

The Anglers Club of Lakewood Ranch along with Lakewood Ranch Community Activities will host a youth fishing clinic May 3.

East County
Neighbors

By Christopher Sforzo, M.D. with Sforzo | Dillingham | Stewart Orthopedics + Sports Medicine |
May 23, 2025

Play Smart, Stay Strong: How to Avoid Pickleball Injuries

Playing smart is what keeps you in the game.

Health

Starbucks still planned for Longboat Key plaza

Despite common beliefs, Longboat Key has no prohibition on franchises or chains, but the property would need a special exception from the Planning and Zoning Board to put in a restaurant.