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An additional 5% discount for Longboat Key citizens and property owners with National Flood Insurance Program policies will go into effect soon for the coming year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 3, 2015
New rating will decrease Longboat Key flood insurance bills

An additional 5% discount for Longboat Key citizens and property owners with National Flood Insurance Program policies will go into effect soon for the coming year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kyle Battie speaks at the Veterans Housing Initiative groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 31, 2023.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 8, 2024
City to fund Commissioner Kyle Battie's legal costs

Sarasota city commissioners unanimously agreed to a cap of $15,000 should a defamation suit be filed over the Jan. 16 meeting discussion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Felicia McDermott
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 27, 2024
New marketing manager steps up LBK chamber's social media

Felicia McDermott will help the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce recruit more members and grow its online presence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key resident Roger Lusins fills sandbags before Hurricane Ian. Longboat Key will be offering sandbags in anticipation of heavy rain this week.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 23, 2024
Sandbag operation open in Longboat Key ahead of weeklong rainfall

The town opened sandbag operations starting Friday, Aug. 23 in anticipation of excessive rainfall in the coming week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dani Ziegler and Morgan Tinl with the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch are grateful for funds raised during Divas and Dogs as well as funds from grants to care for animals like Zayda, who needs emergency medical services.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 13, 2023
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch to host fashion show

The Divas and Dogs event at Lakewood Ranch Country Club will raise money for the nonprofit's general expenses while a grant helps pay for medical expenses.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Choral Artists returns to "Say a Little Prayer" for the victims of Hurricane Ian (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 26, 2022
Choral Artists start season with songs of prayer and consolation

A season-opening event has taken on new meaning for Choral Artists of Sarasota in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

  • Arts + Culture
Elections: Liberty, slavery?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 28, 2024
Elections: Liberty, slavery?

The candidates’ political philosophies matter. Are they capitalists or statists?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Liliana William and Miguel Gomez participate by motorcycle.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 27, 2024
Memorial Day Parade marches in honor of fallen service members

Bringing together veterans and local organizations, Sarasota's parade remembered those who gave all.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Asolo Repertory Theatre Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein will be part of a panel discussion at an arts open house at FSU Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 9.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 26, 2024
Asolo Rep's 2024-25 season includes Ken Ludwig world premiere

Josh Rhodes will return to Asolo Repertory Theatre to direct "Jesus Christ Superstar."

  • Arts + Culture
Keep politics out of medicine, SMH
  • By Patricia Maraia |
  • July 29, 2024
Keep politics out of medicine, SMH

The Medical Freedom movement has morphed into polarizing agendas that present an imminent threat to the quality and longevity of our valued community hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Easily recognized by its heart-shaped leaves, the highly invasive air potato vine displaces native species and disrupts important ecological functions. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • September 11, 2022
Invasive plants displace natives, threaten biodiversity

Restoring native plant communities supports native wildlife.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A rendering of The Owen.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 21, 2023
Planning Board supports airport rezoning, approves downtown condo tower

Rezoning will permit the eventual commercial development of airport property while the Sarasota bayfront gets another condo tower.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A colony of black skimmers on Lido Beach.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 6, 2024
Stewards help protect nesting shorebirds from threats

With nesting season in full effect, the Sarasota shorebird steward coordinator explains how volunteers can protect the vulnerable birds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wetlands in Lakewood Ranch are monitored regularly to keep invasive plant species at bay and ensure proper water flow.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 15, 2024
Lakewood Ranch's preserved lands face many threats

The stewardship districts battles invasive species like the Brazilian pepper tree on a regular basis.

  • East County
  • News
A regular meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight at Town Hall will establish a fund balance policy for the commission and review an interlocal agreement with the Planning, Zoning and Building Department.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2013
ULI work begins today

Commissioners will hold their first special meeting to review a list of recommendations from an Urban Land Institute study that cost taxpayers $125,000 at 1:30 p.m. today at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Biden administration policies ignore the data
  • By Guy Bentley, Adrian Moore |
  • December 13, 2023
Biden administration policies ignore the data

New proposed "solutions" take on problems that don’t exist or don’t have evidence that they will provide a fix.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Back: Commissioner Penny Gold, Commissioner Gary Coffin, Commissioner B.J. Bishop, Commissioner Debra Williams, Commissioner Sarah Karon. Front: Vice Mayor Mike Haycock, Mayor Ken Schneier
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 3, 2024
Town embarks on planning phase with community organization input

Every year, the town of Longboat Key's budget and strategic planning phases begin with a workshop, where community organizations are given the chance to outline their goals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new Lakewood Ranch Library features 45,000 items, including books, audiobooks, musical instruments and DVDs.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 14, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Library fosters a culture around community

Tiffany Mautino shares why libraries remain relevant — and why they are key in the fight for intellectual freedom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Service dog and owner forge special friendship
  • By James Peter |
  • March 12, 2024
Service dog and owner forge special friendship

Beth Usher endured brain surgery, befriended Mr. Rogers, spreads humor and now spends time on Siesta Key with her best friend and service dog, Gromit.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
New College, on 110 acres on Sarasota Bay, was founded in 1960.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 12, 2024
FAA denies SRQ airport land sale to New College

The Federal Aviation Administration nixes the $11.5 million deal for 31 acres of the West Campus that the college leases from the airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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