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Attendees of Siesta Key'       s Crystal Classic were greeted by a large sand sculpture announcing the events sponsors.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 23, 2017
Siesta Key Beach ranked No. 1 — again

In its 2017 Travelers’ Choice Awards, TripAdvisor ranked the Sarasota County beach at the top of its U.S. list.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"I wanted to be a machinist so I could make my own stuff," says Eric McGrath, pictured here in G.WIZ's Fab Lab, which is currently under construction in the front wing of the museum.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 23, 2011
The Fab factor

Eric McGrath landed the creative foreman's dream job. The machinist explains how G.WIZ's new Fab Lab gives local inventors a high-tech advantage.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 7.16.15

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 7.16.15

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Officer Shawn Nagell has been with the Longboat Key Police Department since 2003.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 26, 2011
Police officer answers call of duty

Officer Shawn Nagell is the 2010 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Police Officer of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 16, 2016
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office investigates business burglaries

At least two suspects broke into six businesses last week.

  • East County
  • News
Markus Black challenges his team during a timeout.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2018
Tornadoes back on top through hard work

Markus Black returned to Booker to 'shake the foundation' of the boys basketball program. He's done so this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Town Manager Dave Bullock
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 9, 2014
Bullock prepares for tight budget

A 2014-15 fiscal year budget will be crafted this summer with a flat operating budget and no new employee hires to combat another year of slim finances.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 20, 2011
FULL STORY: Police pensions safe for now

The Sarasota City Commission Monday agreed night to table a proposal to force police officers into a 401(k) plan.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
George Spoll to succeed Mayor Jack Duncan.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 21, 2016
Spoll to succeed Duncan on Longboat Commission

When the qualifying period closed at noon Monday, Longboat Key had one new commissioner-elect, two contested commission races and one referendum, according to Town Clerk Trish Granger.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
General Manager Jeff Mayers, AAA Field Manager Don Schwartz, Director of Communications Sandra Rios and Director of Resort Operations Rick Benninghove
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 7, 2015
Longboat Key Club receives 32nd AAA Four Diamond Award

The resort received its 32nd annual AAA Four Diamond Award on April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maggie Mooney-Portale
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 4, 2014
Town attorney considers rescinding her resignation

Maggie Mooney-Portale will meet with commissioners individually to evaluate whether she will leave the post.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 21, 2017
Cops Corner 9.21

Police reports from around Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Towering centerpiece and Moroccan decor created by  Ron Giarrusso. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Behind the scenes: 'Men Who Cook'; Bubbles, brows and blow outs; Sophisticated strut; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Buffett
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 16, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Planning, Zoning and Building Director Allen Parsons explains zoning changes.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 13, 2019
Longboat gives initial OK to new set of building rules

A registry of nonconforming properties becomes law.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bayfront Park Recreation Center was formerly the tennis clubhouse at the Far Horizons Resort.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 10, 2017
Unfinished jewel

It took $3.5 million and 14 years — 14 years! — to renovate Longboat Key’s Bayfront Park. But the one amenity that has been and is used the most is still the same old inadequate building.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A condominium in The Beaches of Longboat Key – South sold for $1,363,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 16, 2017
The Beaches of Longboat Key – South sells for $1,363,000

Real estate transactions for Jan. 30-Feb. 3

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming feels at home in his current position now. This past year he restructured the police department and revived a license plate camera recognition system.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 17, 2013
Police chief: first year in review

There was no time for on-the-job training when Pete Cumming became the Key's top cop following the sudden death of longtime Police Chief Al Hogle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Huntyre Elling pitched a complete game for the Lady Mustangs, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out 10.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 24, 2012
Lady Mustangs advance to regional semifinal

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Tampa Jefferson 7-0 in a Class 3A-Region quarterfinal tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 8, 2017
Florida Winefest & Auction main event takes center stage

The Grand Tasting, Brunch and Charity Auction took place on April 8 on the grounds of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
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