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From left to right: Chuck Eldridge, Juan Sarmentoe, Freddy Montoya, Steve Gregg and John Reilly.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 20, 2024
Longboat Key Club Friars raise $15k for grounds crew affected by hurricanes

The group raised $15,000 in 10 days to appreciate the crew's hard work and help them with their own recovery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Another storm for condos
  • By Adrian Moore, Jeff Brandes |
  • October 30, 2024
Another storm for condos

New condo inspection and repair laws, compliance deadlines and the rising cost of insurance are on the verge of creating a catastrophe for many condo owners.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Tom and Sue Reese discuss their plans for dinner parties and other social activities once their home is rebuilt.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 12, 2025
Community finds ways to 'bounce forward' from hurricanes

As 2025 has gotten underway, Longboat Key residents have pushed to find new ways of moving forward from the hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Customers can enjoy the poke bowls atop tables made from the colorful skimboards at Zap Skimboards in Venice.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 16, 2024
Siesta Pokè brings its specialty to Siesta Key

The restaurant, opened Aug. 30, differentiates itself with a range of house-made sauces.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Former Jim Brown attended the Kiwanis Club meeting with Michael Garey and David Miller.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 22, 2024
Cannons Marina co-owner talks to Longboat Key Kiwanis Club

David Miller shared his stories of growing up on Longboat Key since his family moved to the island in 1955.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The center turn lane would benefit drivers entering Country Club Shores.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 5, 2025
Country Club Shores voice concerns over planned turn lanes

Residents of Longboat Key neighborhoods Country Club Shores have mixed feelings about the addition of raised, curbed medians to some of the lanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A proposed cross-section of 10th Street between Central and Lemon avenues.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 14, 2025
City wins federal grant for Complete Streets projects

A $12 million RAISE grant will provide the bulk of the funding to convert several blocks of 10th Street and Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The motion from Sarasota City Commissioner Kyle Battie (pictured in October 2022) to dismiss a defamation suit brought by resident Kelly Franklin was granted.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 2, 2024
City to cover $25,000 in legal fees for city commissioner

Because Kyle Battie was ruled to be acting as an elected official when he allegedly defamed a Sarasota resident, the city must pay his legal costs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Crews work to clear debris from Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 16, 2024
Hurricane debris removal will take months

Sarasota city officials ask for patience as debris collection assets are stretched thin amid historic storm damage across multiple states.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jason and Mindy Brandt catching up with friends at the Rosh Hashanah service at Temple Beth Israel.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 8, 2024
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah after Hurricane Helene

The temple provided community and normalcy after many Longboaters’ homes were found in disarray from the hurricane.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Some parts of Longboat Key's beaches were lined with dead fish on Feb. 17.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 18, 2025
Red tide effects pop up on Longboat Key beaches

Piles of dead fish added to the foul odor on some parts of Longboat Key beaches around Feb. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By None |
  • January 1, 2025
Make Space for Good

As you reflect on your resolutions, take a moment to go through closets, storage bins, and those forgotten corners of your home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Michelle Heera Kim and Rona Figueroa star in "The Heart Sellers," which runs through Feb. 16 at FST's Keating Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 4, 2025
FST's 'The Heart Sellers' talks turkey about Asian immigrant experience

The recipe for Lloyd Suh's tale of unlikely friendship may sound heavy, but it's leavened with humor.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Maggie Yull scored once in regulation and in penalty kicks to help the Thunder capture the 1A District 10 title over Bradenton Christian Jan. 28. Here, she prepares to receive a corner kick against Braden River High on Dec. 5.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 16, 2024
Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer takes the hard road

The Thunder has scheduled tougher opponents to help prepare for the postseason.

  • East County
  • Sports
A conceptual site plan shows remote airport parking on the west side of the former Sarasota Kennel Club property with future commercial development on the east site.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 17, 2023
New development in the works at former Kennel Club site

A plan to offer temporary off-site airport parking while a master plan is conceived met obstacles from Sarasota's Development Review Committee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
History displays are set out in the library rotunda.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 26, 2025
Students perform historical research for National History Day contest

The contest, which included about 800 students, leads onto the Florida History Day Contest, followed by the national level of the competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
At Myakka River State Park, imperiled native species like black skimmers find undisturbed habitats and abundant food.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • January 16, 2025
Myakka counts record black skimmers

Clean water and undisturbed natural habitats attract and sustain imperiled native bird species.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Celeste Pillan and Mariol Werner create a large flower.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 4, 2024
Hurricanes don't put a stop to the Sarasota Int'l Chalk Festival

After the storms, the festival deals with slowing ticket sales but finds art supplies in hurricane debris.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fire Chief Paul Dezzi and his son, Ryan, were recognized for saving their neighbor from cardiac arrest while off-duty.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 17, 2024
Longboat fire chief, son exemplify why a firefighter is always on call

Last Thanksgiving, Chief Dezzi and his son, Ryan, saved the life of their neighbor while both were off-duty. They were recognized by the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Josie Calderon, 9, removes some sand from a sculpture.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 27, 2024
Kids learn new way to make sand castles at sculpture camp

The camp, a partnership with Sarasota County and The Sand Lovers, has been running for 12 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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