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Jan Wallace, the new president of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 29, 2024
New Longboat Rotary Club president continues legacy of founder

Former club Secretary Jan Wallace stepped up to be the president and save the club from merging with another.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beverly Pillot holds up an existing vertical oyster garden from Bayfront Park.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 24, 2024
Bayfront Park's new oyster gardens offer homes for marine life

Oyster Boys Conservation's recently installed vertical oyster gardens at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park were built with help from residents at The Summit of Lakewood Ranch.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Audit machines won't be used, but voting will carry on as usual for the primary election on Aug. 20.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 12, 2024
Manatee County's new vote audit machines stalled until November election

The primary election will follow the old protocol and be audited by a hand count.

  • East County
  • News
Carlos E. Haile Middle School students Brayden Berggren, Cord London, Kase Alsum and Levi Rear work on a robot in the new robotics arena. STEM programs will continue to be supported by the referendum if voters pass it in November.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 22, 2024
Manatee schools tax referendum collection doubles since inception

Since the 1-mill property tax referendum was first implemented in 2018-2019, the funds collected have risen from $37.3 million to $75.5 million.

  • East County
  • Schools
Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Director Allen Parsons (left), Public Works Director Charlie Mopps (center) and Town Manager Howard Tipton answered questions from the community at the monthly “Let’s Talk Longboat” meeting at the Bayfront Park recreation center Tuesday, Oct. 14.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 19, 2025
Streetlights to illuminate Longboat's main road

An update on the Buccaneer Restaurant, the town's stance on chain businesses and updates on light fixture installations were topics of an informal town meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key is looking into potential impacts from a changed flight path from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport that took effect in 2024.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 27, 2026
Longboat Key evaluates impacts of new flight path

Residue found on patio furniture may be connected to a new flight path, and the town is hiring an engineering firm to look into it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 604 Mourning Dove Drive sold for $5.1 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 21, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 5-9 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Mourning Dove Drive tops the week's sales at $5.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
One Sarasota Tower is the scene for one of Ethan Hunt’s (Tom Cruise) thrilling action scenes.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 1, 2026
APRIL FOOL: New 'Mission: Impossible' film to be set in Sarasota

Filming is currently underway in Sarasota for "Mission: Impossible – Tropical Reckoning," a film that takes field agent Ethan Hunt to new latitudes.

  • April Fools
The cast of "Shear Madness," which opens May 31 at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 30, 2023
'Shear Madness' brings hair-raising hilarity to FST

In this interactive murder-mystery comedy, it’s never the same thing twice.

  • Arts + Culture
Randy and Martha Wells
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 2, 2023
Husband and wife dolphin researchers balance each other's strengths

Randy and Martha Wells met through the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program and have complemented each other’s strengths ever since.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 12, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: All is well

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Paul Gavin and his band will play Jazz at Two on Friday.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • January 16, 2023
Jazz series showcases regional musicians with traditional performances

The Jazz Club of Sarasota hosts diverse lineup of Southwest Florida talent in its 'Jazz at Two' series this season.

  • Arts + Culture
Mauricio Martínez stars in "Man of La Mancha," which opens May 13.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 7, 2023
'Man of La Mancha' is a dream come true for Mauricio Martínez

The noted Latino actor/singer stars in Asolo Rep's twist on the classic Don Quixote musical.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 16, 2009
'They should be locked up'

A man who invested $500,000 with the Sarasota couple accused of running a Ponzi scheme has not received any money and is suing them. He calls them 'crooks who have no morals.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • August 6, 2012
PREEN & CHIC: TALK PRETTY TO ME

PREEN & CHIC: TALK PRETTY TO ME

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"It's been great to be able to transition into what you are campaigning for," says Greg Steube. "It's truly an honor to be one of the few people in the state to represent somebody."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Greg Steube

After more than two years of campaigning, 32-year-old Greg Steube finally can put his ideas into action as the District 67 representative in the Florida House of Representatives.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Tyler Whitson |
  • October 11, 2012
Clergy, CIW and community members gather for Publix protest in support of Reverend Clay Thomas

Clergy, CIW and community members gather for Publix protest in support of Reverend Clay Thomas

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Enjoy our Letters to Santa
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 25, 2019
Letters to Santa bring children's Christmas wishes to life in Lakewood Ranch area

Letters to Santa bring children's Christmas wishes to life in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem and Harry Sayer |
  • November 21, 2019
Artists create 'labor of love' at 10th annual Crystal Classic

Sculptors came from all over the world to compete in the competition on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Does anyone use taillights any more?

Police reports from around the key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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