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Sarasota Police have identified a body found in Big Pass early Tuesday, Aug. 27.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 27, 2013
UPDATE: Dead body found in Big Pass

The Sarasota Police Department has launched an investigating after finding the body of a Sarasota County contractor on a sandbar in Big Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Martin Hyde said he would attempt to promote a more general message of his goals to reach a broader audience as he seeks a spot on the City Commission.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 25, 2019
Martin Hyde files for City Commission race

The businessman and former candidate is the third challenger running for the District 2 seat currently occupied by Mayor Liz Alpert.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Cucci Jr. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 19, 2020
Big shot on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Creekwood 2-year-old has first try at cornhole.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers patrol for nests with PPE.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 7, 2020
Pandemic creates unusual turtle season

Mote reminds summer visitors and residents about turtle nesting rules.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 27, 2010
Paving project postponed

Recent rainfall has postponed the beginning of a Gulf of Mexico Drive repaving project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 20, 2016
Riverview volleyball wins first district title since 2006

The Rams shrugged off a slow start to down Newsome 3-1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 25, 2019
Involvement was in Dave Brenner's DNA

Over the past 25 years, almost everywhere you turned on Longboat Key, David Brenner was involved, giving to make the town a better place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 30, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports : Thursday, April 30

BUSTED: This week in police reports : Thursday, April 30

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Heavy traffic is a sign of season, as pictured on Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 20, 2013
Business owners: 'Business is back'

Snowbirds and tourists have flocked back to Longboat Key, making it the strongest season in recent memory for many business owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although the county's regulations currently prohibit on-site transactions at Ted Sperling Park, officials are working to change that rule.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 23, 2016
County proposes allowing payments at Lido park

The county and city are working on a potential rule change at Ted Sperling Park that would allow commercial operators to accept payments on-site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Turtle Beach is one of the hot spots during turtle-nesting season. Courtesy photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 3, 2012
Dog days ahead for Turtle Beach?

The controversy about dogs on beaches was reignited when a Sarasota resident recently took up the cause. He faces environmental and residential opposition.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Steve Johnson, Jen Rust, and Jeff and Nikki Sedacca — Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 10, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 04.13.17

From engagement parties to special announcements, here's what you might have missed on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
Courtesy photo The Big Pass shoal has grown by more than 3 million cubic yards of sand in the last decade, bringing its total volume to 23.3 million cubic yards, according to U.S. Army Corps data and models released last week.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 25, 2014
Army Corps releases Big Pass dredge study

Conclusions in the draft version of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' study on the potential dredging of Big Pass support the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Suzanne Atwell pointed to decisions in which the commission overruled city staff as the impetus for her decision to step away from the board.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 29, 2016
Atwell declines to seek re-election to City Commission

After eight years on the board, former Mayor Suzanne Atwell will not run in next year's commission race, citing frustration with the direction of city government.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2014
News Briefs

Grossman resigns from ULI committee; Freedom Fest parade seeks volunteers

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 16, 2014
Our View | A great week for the Key

Last week was a good week for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Love Lunch
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 14, 2019
Black Ties & Tales: #CiaoBellas win second Amazing Raise scavenger hunt

A scavenger hunt navigator explains her teams success and Visible Men Academy has success with its heart-bowls at its Love Lunch.

  • Black Tie
Emma Slotabec and Ella Biggins and  deliver their silly and serious speech side-by-side.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 30, 2015
Braden River High seniors sail toward graduation

Braden River High School seniors, the Class of 2015, graduated May 30 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lawyers representing Longboat Key have sought the dismissal of a lawsuit against the town regarding access to its website.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat seeks dismissal of website lawsuit

Defense team says lack of federal rules nullifies claim of man who has sued dozens of towns, cities and counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Twins Connor and Jake Krug committed to Duke for tennis. Photo courtesy Dick Vitale.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 23, 2019
Krug twins commit to Duke for tennis

The juniors had offers from numerous elite programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
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