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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 10, 2012
LRLL registration upcoming

Lakewood Ranch Little League will hold registration for the Fall 2012 season, which begins Sept. 10, from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 17 and 24 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 18 and 25 at the Lakewood Ranch Ballpark adjacent to Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rosemary and Theodore Jadick, of Longboat Key, sold their Unit 704 condominium at 1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Diane McCombe Bussandri and Norman Coulombe, trustees, of Quebec, Canada, for $3.2 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 26, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 10-14 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A condominium in The Water Club tops the week's sales at $3.2 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The beach on Greer Island is a popular boating destination.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 20, 2022
Longboat leaders finalize pair of no-boating zones on Greer Island

Two areas nearest private land are now designated as bathing zones.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rams junior Mairead Dempsey takes a shot on net against Manatee High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 15, 2022
Riverview girls soccer yet to lose through six games

The Rams are 4-0-2 and in good position to improve on last season's 9-8-2 record.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Chuck Whittall
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 31, 2018
Hopeful Colony developer optimistic after zoning code change withdrawn

Unicorp National Developments President Chuck Whittall said he hopes to break ground at the site of the former Colony by the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Seaward Development has bought the Mira Mar building on Palm Avenue in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 25, 2023
Mira Mar building sold for $17M to developer

The historic downtown Sarasota building on Palm Avenue has sold to a local developer after safety concerns and an inability to get a demolition permit killed the previous deal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 17, 2016
Longboat Key: Business Briefs

Business Briefs

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The owners of the Sarasota Modern hotel could develop land surrounding the building to include 90 residences in structures up to 10 stories tall. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 29, 2021
City approves Rosemary District rezoning

The change would allow 10-story buildings near the Sarasota Modern hotel, which some neighbors are unhappy about.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat police lower the heat over air-conditioning troubles
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 16, 2023
Longboat police lower the heat over air-conditioning troubles

A hot room led to rising heat at a Longboat Key condo. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Booker quarterback Will Carter Jr. is sacked by Mooney senior Jack MacKinnon, exposing Carter's shoulder pads. Both defense were in top form. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 1, 2022
Mooney, Booker football teams showcase dominant defenses in week one

While the teams' offensive performances left coaches wanting more, the strong defensive play is a good omen for the rest of 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Trees are down and other damage needs to be repaired at Ted Sperling Park. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 4, 2022
Many Sarasota County parks remain closed

Damage assessments are still underway around the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 1, 2022
Sarasota crowds flock to New Year's Eve Pineapple Drop

The annual block party returned on Dec. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Neil Fleet and Robin Nystrom. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 26, 2011
Business Observer

Advanced Management of Southwest Florida opens Longboat Key office; Euphemia Haye restaurant welcomes changes to its interior, website; Bonsack named new Longboat Key Club director of wellness; St. Armands welcomes posh addition; Local cardiologist presents recent achievements at conference

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeff Borysiewicz said his shops derive the majority of their revenue from retail sales, but the presence of a bar and late-night hours drew concern from some downtown residents. Image courtesy Corona Cigar Company.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2021
Cigar bar proposal rekindles scrutiny of downtown liquor sales

How many bars is too many in downtown Sarasota? Depends on who you’re asking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A home in Paradise Shores tops all transactions in this week’s real estate at $5.95 million. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,643 square feet living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 29, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for June 12-16 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Paradise Shores home on Sparrow Court tops the week's sales at $5.95 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
John Gidding, the host of HGTV's former show, "Curb Appeal," will be speaking in Lakewood Ranch on July 15.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 10, 2023
Author wants homeowners to curb appeal for non-native plants

John Gidding, the host of HGTV series "Curb Appeal," will speak in Lakewood Ranch about his new book, "At Home With Nature."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Farmers Market has been closed since March because of COVID-19. The market is now working to reopen in two weeks.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 17, 2020
Sarasota Farmers Market to reopen in August

Ahead of the market’s return to downtown Sarasota, organizers have shared a customer code of conduct in response to COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 1, 2018
Furthering his education

Code Enforcement Officer collects diploma and honors in graduation ceremony.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 29, 2022
City, police union each ratify three-year collective bargaining agreement

The Sarasota City Commission has approved a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the union that represents the Sarasota Police Department. The salary scale, though, will be reviewed on an annual basis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Siesta Key Hotel project includes five levels of hotel rooms over three levels of the parking, some of which would be open to the public. Rendering courtesy DSDG Architects.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2021
New development rule opens door to Siesta Key hotels

Despite vocal resident opposition, the County Commission approved applications tied to a 170-room Siesta Key Village hotel, and more projects could be on the way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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