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Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners can’t stay in their units for longer than 30 days, no matter what kind of project is eventually built.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 26, 2013
Colony units can't be fulltime residences

The town manager made it clear for Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners this week what the use of their tourism-owned properties is under the town's zoning code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
King Winkfield.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 26, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: King Winkfield

The Booker High senior talks his basketball origins and his movie-watching habits.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 15, 2021
St. Armands master plan called for hotel 13 years ago

It goes without saying in Florida that any major development will spark vocal opposition.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Kinnett's started their business in late 2018.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 9, 2021
Partners in everything: Stan and Natalie Kinnett operate metal business together

Stan and Natalie Kinnett have been married for more than 40 years and have their own business together.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
It is the Mustangs' second final four appearance in three seasons.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer advances to state semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs boys soccer advanced to the FHSAA Class 5 state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 9, 2010
Town seeks volunteers for boards

The town of Longboat Key is accepting applications for its Planning & Zoning Board, Code Enforcement Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 2, 2011
Commission grants Colony request

The Longboat Key Town Commission will allow the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association to re-open by Dec. 31, 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Allessia Ukmar.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 11, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Allessia Ukmar

The Cardinal Mooney goalkeeper talks her start in the sport and her best advice.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney senior Nick Petrucelli confirmed that, yes, getting hit with a lacrosse shot does hurt.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 18, 2019
Cardinal Mooney goaltender takes one (after another) for the team

Cougars lacrosse senior Nick Petrucelli mans the net despite the shots rocketed at him.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 7, 2012
Longboat Library discusses options with Sarasota County

County officials attended a Longboat Library board meeting Nov. 5 to listen to members' thoughts on library service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 27, 2022
Goodwin should resign

School board Chair Jane Goodwin’s muzzling of a taxpayer has created a hostile environment that will deepen the public’s distrust and disrespect for the board.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cathy Antunes and David Riedlinger, opponents of the pavilion plan, offer critiques Monday at a news conference.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2018
Lido pavilion plans meet resistance

Facing significant public opposition, will the city approve the proposed redevelopment of the Lido Beach pool and pavilion?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Lesser, the director of the Manatee County Mosquito Control District, says the control district doesn't follow a set schedule to spray but rather depends on the science to determine when an area needs to be sprayed.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 19, 2021
More rain brings mosquitoes to east Bradenton

The Manatee County Mosquito Control District increases its mosquito attack.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 28, 2019
Girls Scouts guests cut loose at Denim and Pearls

The 2019 Denim and Pearls fundraiser was held Sept. 28 at Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Event and Conference Center.

  • Black Tie
Whenever she feels inspired, Patricia D'Arcy Laughlin writes in the comfort of her home.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 12, 2014
Resident shines light on romance in new novel

For Patricia D'Arcy Laughlin, 'Sacrifice for a Kingdom' is a fictional love story with a real-life message.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 25, 2021
Paul Lincoln Keyes

Paul L. Keyes of Longboat Key, Florida passed away on February 15, 2021 at the age of 83.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Mia Spirow practices her aerial moves  during Circus Arts Conservatory spring break camp. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 7, 2021
Circus Arts Conservatory seeks lease extension from School Board

As circus leaders plan an expansion, they're aiming for a 99-year lease extension to remain on Sarasota High School's campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 24, 2012
City amends public trespass ordinance

The city wants to amend an ordinance that will give future tresspassing violators written, as opposed to verbal, warnings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Speed limits will be raised to 40 mph on Lorraine, from University Parkway to Rangeland Parkway.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 17, 2022
Manatee considers new speed limits for Lorraine Road

Those who use Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch generally are please with proposed changes to speed limit.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Orchestra Music Director Bramwell Tovey died in July 2022, not long after signing a five-year contract with the orchestra.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 16, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra primed for conductor's arrival

He's conducted all over the world and earned some of the highest distinctions in his field. Now Bramwell Tovey is looking forward to his next conducting adventure in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
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