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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 26, 2012
Longboat updates emergency network

Longboat Key is encouraging residents to use an emergency-response network that will keep them abreast when emergencies arise on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gary Hebert, Brenda Russell and Phil St. John were key members of Friends of Keep Woods.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2018
Perseverance leads to preserve along Braden River

The Friends of Keep Woods' grass roots effort leads to a preserve along the Braden River.

  • East County
  • News
The inaugural March 2020 Savor the Sounds drew more than 100 people.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 4, 2022
Savor the Sounds concert series to return on Longboat Key

The series was canceled in early 2020 after just one concert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Sharff hopes the new look rejuvenates the strip of stores.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2012
Troubled strip mall gets facelift

The spot across the street from Southgate Mall has been a black hole for businesses. But, nine retail spaces on Siesta Drive will have a new look by the end of this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The series of athletic competitions held in Manatee and Sarasota counties in February each year draws more than 400 athletes ages 50 and up to compete in events such as archery, basketball, bocce, bowling, cribbage, cycling and more.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 20, 2011
Registration opens for Gulf Coast Senior Games

Manatee and Sarasota counties have opened registration for the 23rd Annual Gulf Coast Senior Games competition.

  • East County
  • News
Albert V. Mondus, Jr., Age 77
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 5, 2019
Albert V. Mondus, Jr.

Albert V. Mondus, Jr. Obituary

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The event will feature approximately 1,500 athletes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 21, 2017
Eighth-annual Sarasota Invitational Regatta sets sail this weekend

The event will feature approximately 1,500 athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 21, 2014
Business Briefs

Organic juice bar opens on St. Armands Circle; Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week begins June 1; Circle businesses observe Military Appreciation Day

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-Chairs Anne Folsom Smith and Jack Buhsmer
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 3, 2014
Visiting Artists Dinner Series: Cheryl Losey and Philip Mann

Visiting Artists Dinner Series: Cheryl Losey and Philip Mann

  • Black Tie
Co-chairs Marvin Albert, Gerri Aaron and Pamela and David Steves
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
Visiting Artists Dinner Series: Lukas Vondracek and Anu Tali

Visiting Artists Dinner Series: Lukas Vondracek and Anu Tali

  • Black Tie
Edward Alley and June LeBell with Carole and Dr. Ira Singer
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Visiting Artists Dinner Series: Giora Schmidt and Tito Munoz

Visiting Artists Dinner Series: Giora Schmidt and Tito Munoz

  • Black Tie
A rendering by MHK Architecture of the front elevation of Pier 550.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 5, 2024
Golden Gate Point condo project progresses, but questions remain

Pier 550, the latest Golden Gate Point luxury condo project, faces additional scrutiny by the Development Review Committee. Three other residential projects win partial or full sign-off.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An initial rendering of Fire Station 13, located on Siesta Key, shows a two-story building that matches the beach facade. Photo courtesy of Sweet Sparkman Architects.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 12, 2019
Work begins soon on new Siesta Key fire station

The station will be built on the same location, at 1170 Beach Road, and will be two stories.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Vera Samuels plays temptress Sally in "Reefer Madness: The Musical." Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 23, 2018
'Reefer Madness: The Musical' is over-the-top satire at its finest — and sexiest

Random Acts fires up addictive satire with the musical take on the classic propaganda film "Reefer Madness: at The Starlite Room.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Senior JT Wright, junior Ty Moore, junior Jackie Sanchez and senior Liam Tvenstrup dress as pirates, which is the school's mascot, to bring team spirit to bootcamp.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 29, 2021
Braden River High TSA chapter hosts bootcamp

Braden River's Technology Student Association bootcamp helps its members form bonds.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Martin Maag, MD |
  • August 7, 2019
Permanent Treatment for Hair Loss

Permanent Treatment for Hair Loss

  • Health
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159 Taft Drive, Unit E105 sells for $2.63 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 8, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 23-27 for Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Lido Key condominium on Taft Drive tops the week's sales at $2.63 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Lesley Rife, one of this year's organizers of Christmas in the Garden, said visitors have plenty to look forward to at this year's festivities, which start Nov. 30 at the Longboat Island Chapel garden.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 26, 2025
Longboat Island Chapel prepares for Christmas in the Garden

The beloved tradition on Longboat Key's north end returns on Nov. 30 and features decorated trees and nine-gig musical lineup.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A writer's studio in the Hermitage House, which was built in 1907 as a beachfront homestead.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 11, 2023
Hermitage Fellows find success on and off Broadway

A fellowship at Hermitage Artist Retreat on Manasota Beach can spark creative breakthroughs.

  • Arts + Culture
Jennifer Simms, Jessica Bringas, Carley Ochs, Kelsey Alholm, Ashley Thomas, Trisha Stafford, Brigid Hewes-Saah, Teanna Wilson, Sarah Michele Horvath, Jennifer Wick, Ali Miller, Ashley Gruters, Kelly Causey, Jen Rust, Ashley Guttridge & Amanda Pileggi
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 14, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 12.15.16

From festive sangria to star-studded luncheons, we've got the scoop on the latest social news.

  • Black Tie
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