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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 15, 2013
Northern New Jersey meets Southside Village

Northern New Jersey meets Southside Village

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Town Manager Dave Bullock has created a new culture at Town Hall. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Bullock keeps close eye on Town Hall

Three candidates with different backgrounds will vie for seats on the Longboat Key Town Commission in March, as the town manager creates a new leadership culture at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Matt Drews, sitting, and Chuck Vollmer run the Sarasota-based franchise for Esio Beverage System. The company offers what it calls the first hot-and-cold, ready-to-drink beverage dispenser on the market. Photo by Lori Sax.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 9, 2013
Former wealth manager tries his hand at new business

A Ponzi scheme wiped out a once-prominent wealth manager's career. The comeback is going slow. 'This is still us digging our way out,' says Chuck Vollmer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • October 10, 2012
Oberhofer wins hearts by breaking them

Oberhofer wins hearts by breaking them

  • Arts + Culture
The Class 2A district and regional champion Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured its second consecutive Class 2A state championship Oct. 30 and Oct. 31, at Deer Island Country Club in Tavares. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 7, 2012
BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONS

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 610 to capture its second consecutive Class 2A state championship Oct. 30 and Oct. 31, at Deer Island Country Club in Tavares.

  • East County
  • Sports
The news came after the Longboat Key Town Commission held an executive session with Bullock and the town labor attorney Dec. 14, to discuss a an agreed upon contract.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 19, 2012
Firefighter contract receives support

The town of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key Fire Rescue union have agreed to consider a contract for ratification.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Flames engulfed the home in the 700 block of Land’s End Drive the morning of March 21. Photos courtesy of Longboat Key Fire Rescue
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 27, 2013
Fire razes Land's End home

The historic residence was the home of Michael Saunders' sister, Joan Bergstrom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Italy's gold-medal winning Men's Pair of Giuseppe Vicino and Matteo Lodo test how the medals taste at the 2017 World Rowing Championships. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2018
SANCA races for revenues

Sarasota County applies pressure for operator to lessen park's dependance on tourism dollars.

  • East County
  • News
Survivors in Sync finished fourth out of 125 teams at the  International Breast Cancer Paddlers’ Commission (IBCPC) Participatory Dragon Boat Festival. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 18, 2018
Dragon boat team inspires in Italy

The Survivors in Sync dragon boat team finished fourth at the International Breast Cancer Paddlers’ Commission (IBCPC) Dragon Boat Festival in Florence, Italy. The team contains members from Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Only two commissioners, Jen Ahearn-Koch and Hagen Brody, attended today's City Commission meeting in-person. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 20, 2020
City Commission talks reopening plans, business assistance

During a truncated meeting Monday, city officials discussed spending priorities during a public health emergency and the need for more COVID-19 testing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ODA quarterback Tyler Beasley received his first collegiate offer from Tennessee on March 22.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 3, 2020
Strong-armed ODA signal-caller has received SEC offer

Tyler Beasley has been continuing to work during the offseason.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Cardinal Mooney High quarterback Jared Clark is the Cougars' new head coach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2020
Former Cardinal Mooney quarterback comes home

Jared Clark is now leading the school's football program.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Earth Fare began liquidating assets at its 50 locations nationwide in early February. The Lakewood Ranch store closed Feb. 24.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 25, 2020
Wish list for Earth Fare space in Lakewood Ranch

East County shoppers hope for another specialty grocer at The Green.

  • East County
  • News
Activity on St. Armands Circle has significantly slowed during what would typically be the height of season, a cause for great concern among merchants in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 2, 2020
Merchants seek assistance during business slowdown

With rent and other expenses still looming during a public health emergency, storeowners and commercial landlords are exploring new arrangements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 9, 2019
Ringling Estates home sells for $2.1 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Sept. 23-27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Maribeth Phillips, Frank Shea and Terry Sharak volunteered together on the board for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2020
Life of Frank Shea celebrated at Lakewood Ranch festival

Irish Celtic Festival will honor its founder with a brew.

  • East County
  • News
The music is coming specifically from boats that anchor around the popular Jewfish Key sidebar in Sarasota Bay near Longboat Pass on the weekends and even on weekdays.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 26, 2015
Top Story — June: Town seeks to silence boaters

The commission will pursue noise meters after residents sound off about weekend noise from boaters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Liz and Anne Hampton Callaway
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 25, 2017
Sarasota's music scene: Looking ahead

There’s no shortage of things to look forward to in Sarasota’s music world. Here are a few favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
According to a Jan. 18 update from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, red tide can still be found in background to high concentrations in Sarasota County and low to medium concentrations.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 22, 2019
Longboat group urges EPA to take lead on red tide

EPA needs to follow Chesapeake Bay blueprint

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Picerne Development's Bill Shallcross explains to planning commissioners why he believes the apartments will not need as much parking as the county's code requires.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 23, 2019
New plan includes apartments in Lakewood Ranch

Picerne Development wants to build more than 200 apartments at Lorraine Corners.

  • East County
  • News
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