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Cyndi Seamon measures a new nest.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 30, 2019
Turtle numbers on the rise

More nests spotted on Longboat beaches than in years past.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dave Bishop shows how high water has been on Buttonwood Drive.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 10, 2019
Issues with construction projects get town's attention

Building projects worry residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lynn Lotsey and Bev Meadows with Kelly the cockatoo
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Soiree

Save Our Seabirds held its annual soiree Friday, April 5, to raise funds for hospital operations and food. The Resort at Longboat Key Club catered the event; acoustic guitarist Dean Miller performed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Members of the City Commission took the first ride on the Bay Runner trolley from downtown to Lido Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2022
Sarasota: 2022 in review

In a year preceded by a lot of weirdness, 2022 looks pretty normal in comparison.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Algae turned the water green and killed marine life during the 2018 red tide outbreak. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 13, 2020
Film festival hopes to shed light on Florida's water quality

The festival will be held on March 11 at the Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Sarasota
  • News
James Keller moves a mini-fridge out of the pool area. All loose items are being moved into the garage. (Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer, Lauren Tronstad and Eric Garwood |
  • September 26, 2022
Longboaters ordered to evacuate

Hurricane Ian's threat to the island prompts the order to head to the mainland.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 2, 2022
Edward K. Christian

Edward K. Christian, 78, of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan and Longboat Key, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday August 19, 2022, after a short illness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Interim Police Chief Rex Troche spoke about the arrest of 52-year-old William Devonshire in a news conference this morning at Sarasota Police Department headquarters.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 28, 2022
Tamiami Trail homicide suspect may be linked to second death, Sarasota police say

William Devonshire was arrested Saturday in the death of 48-year-old Kelliann Ripley. Police say he's also suspected in a March 10 homicide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
STOP took action after it discovered the city did not alert residents when developers filed site plans for certain large downtown projects, including 624 Palm, left.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 23, 2018
City revises development notice policy

Despite some confusion, new procedures will be tailored to alert downtown residents about large projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Cardinal Mooney volleyball season came to an end Tuesday against Clearwater Central Catholic, but not before defeating defending champion Calvary Christian the round prior. (File photo.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 3, 2022
Special Cardinal Mooney volleyball era ends with loss in regional final

Meanwhile, other sports are gearing up for state championship action over the next few weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 8, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: It was lost, then it was found

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Fat Point Brewing is targeted for an early 2023 opening at UTC in Sarasota.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 25, 2022
Fat Point Brewing to join UTC lineup in Sarasota by early 2023

The Punta Gorda-based brewery is opening a new location at University Town Center.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 9, 2014
Groin project might start sooner than expected

Sand is coming to the north end of the Key this summer, and two sand-saving groins could follow later this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
LBK North coordinators Denton Crews, Pat Zunz and Bob Appel have organized a forum on a variety of issues for Jan. 18.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 16, 2017
Longboat group plans wide-ranging forum

LBK North will bring town officials and experts together this week to discuss erosion, traffic and drainage problems.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The project at 1329 Fourth St. will include tree-lined sidewalks that are at least eight feet in width.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2016
Rosemary developer defends tree removal

Community members are fighting to preserve two big trees on Fourth Street, but the developer is confident its plans will satisfy the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation will fund an improvement project at the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Beach Road.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 23, 2021
Design contract awarded for Siesta roundabout

Atkins North America will have until Oct. 15 to design a roundabout at the intersection of Beach Road and Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 20, 2011
Intersections Kickoff Celebration

The Intersections project had its official kickoff celebration at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20 at Selby Five Points Park. The public art project that has been in the works for over a year finally came to fruition with a total of 12 sculptures located throughout downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 1, 2022
Casey Key home sells for $5 million

A Casey Key home tops the week's sales at $5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Grace Hogie.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 16, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Grace Hogie

The Lakewood Ranch softball catcher smashed a home run March 11 against Gulf Coast High.

  • East County
  • Sports
One of eight existing gauges is located on River Club Boulevard, where the road crosses the Braden River.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2017
Manatee gauges water levels

A new rain gauge on Mill Creek will be the county's ninth gauge on waterways.

  • East County
  • News
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