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A video posted to Alex Kompothecras' Instagram page, which has since been deleted, depicts a man holding a shark on a line and shooting it several times in its side.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 7, 2017
'Siesta Key' cast under fire again for newly surfaced shark-shooting video

The video was posted on "Siesta Key" star Alex Kompothecras' Instagram, and surfaced just days after he told People Magazine he was "horrified" by the shark-dragging video.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Gail Condrick leads a Nia class on Wednesdays at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 26, 2011
Classic classes draw in Longboat fitness fans

Returning snowbirds will find their favorite classes at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center and the Education Center of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns & John McGuire |
  • June 28, 2017
Zota Beach Resort officially open for business

Zota Beach Resort welcomes its first guests with grand opening on June 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Protesters will be rallying for commissioners to hear an appeal of a Nov. 25 Sarasota Planning Board 3-2 approval of the planned Walmart on Ringling Boulevard.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 3, 2013
Walmart protest scheduled for City Hall

Protesters will tar and feather the Wal-Mart smiley icon before city commissioners consider an appeal of the Ringling Walmart.

  • Sarasota
  • News
20 N. Washington Blvd.
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 22, 2015
Are 86 spaces a deal-breaker?

A parcel in a prime location at the corner of “Main and Main” generates one bid, even after a deadline extension.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Avananda Csiszar stands in front of her favorite coffee house, The Local Bean.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • November 21, 2012
Living La Vida Yoga

Avananda Csiszar believes the best place to practice yoga is in a beautiful environment.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Attendees fill their plates with salad, hush puppies, friend and grilled fish, coleslaw and key lime pies at last year’s fish fry.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 21, 2015
Historical Society casts net for fish fry

The Longboat Key Historical Society will hold its 11th annual Old Thyme Fish Fry on Oct. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Jenn Fairchild, Tristan Fairchild and Tiffany Schlater take a break during Boo Fest.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 28, 2017
Thousands line Lakewood Main Street for Boo Fest

Thousands line Lakewood Main Street for annual event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 19, 2017
Second Chance Last Opportunity honors outstanding community members

The 22nd annual Share the Light Luncheon was held on Oct. 19 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
The home at 1352 Harbor Drive  was built in 2009 with has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,373 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 14, 2020
Harbor Acres home sells for $3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 31-Sept. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 5, 2010
Mustangs fall in district final

Lakewood Ranch defeated rival Braden River 4-2 in a Class 4A-District 10 semifinal April 28 to advance to the district championship for the first time since 2007.

  • East County
  • Sports
The commission will also consider finalizing an agreement that would allow for the development of a mixed-use project on city-owned land in the Rosemary District.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 15, 2014
City Commission to discuss Bobby Jones plans

During today's City Commission meeting, the board will hear a presentation regarding a long-term plan for improving Bobby Jones Golf Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 23, 2014
TWIS Asks: Patrick Green, Lakewood Ranch International Beer Festival organizer

TWIS Asks: Patrick Green, Lakewood Ranch International Beer Festival organizer

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 28, 2017
Friends of Tennis say farewell to season

The members gathered at the Longboat Key Tennis Center on March 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Daniel Auteuil and Astrid Bergès-Frisbey in "The Well-Digger's Daughter." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 15, 2012
Film Review: 'The Well-Digger's Daughter'

Not a single super hero, explosion, CGI or murder inhabit this lovely piece of French filmmaking.

  • Arts + Culture
Cyndi Seamon and David Novak gently rescued Vickie in April to take her to Save Our Seabirds. Photos courtesy of Cynthia Schneider.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 30, 2013
Vickie the swan unlikely to head home due to ongoing illness

The Bay Isles swan's ongoing illness means that her new residence will likely be the Save Our Seabirds facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 23, 2017
Cops Corner 11.23

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Michael Clougher rows back to shore after winning his men's single scull (1x) repechage.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2017
World Rowing Championships: Day Two

Palm Aire volunteer keeps event attendees in the correct areas.

  • East County
  • Sports
The photo of the north end of Longboat Key, after an emergency sand-renourishment project was performed in June 2011, shows a wide beach that connects Beer Can Island to Longboat Key. Photos courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 26, 2012
Sand structures move forward

Longboat Key commissioners believe a north-end beach project may be necessary to save condominiums sitting dangerously close to rising waters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo  Children First Vice President of Development, Carol Butera, John and Elenor Maxheim, and Children First President & CEO Philip Tavill during the dedication of the John & Elenor Maxheim Library
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 17, 2017
Longtime Children First supporters get recognized

John and Elenor Maxheim have supported the organization for the past seven years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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