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Longbeach Village residents have purchased 116 resident parking permits and 98 guest parking permits as of Sept. 23, according to the town of Longboat Key. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 11, 2021
Longbeach Village residents pleased with permit-parking program

Warnings and citations of people illegally parking in the Longbeach Village neighborhood have decreased in the past several months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At 110,000 square feet, the new Mote Science Education Aquarium will double the size of its current facility. (Rendering courtesy of Mote Science Education Aquarium)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 19, 2022
County finalizes $100 sale of land near UTC for Mote aquarium

Tucked away near Longboat Key for four decades, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium wins unanimous County Commission approval for conveyance of land for new site at UTC.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although residents have expressed concern about the appearance of the home at 1445 Flower Drive, the city says the exterior of the property is in compliance with the code.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 4, 2019
Neighbors push for action on problem property

Construction on a Harbor Acres home has been causing problems for residents for more than a decade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ceremonial shovels and an earthmover from Moss Construction Management were ready for the groundbreaking on Oct. 25. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 4, 2022
Looking at Longboat Key's developments in 2022

Construction crews are expected to make progress on the St. Regis development, Sage condos and the Town Center stage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Water fills the front lawn of a Myakka City residence on Singletary Road. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 6, 2022
Myakka area sees county’s largest struggles from Hurricane Ian

Residents of Myakka City hope to pull together after devastation from flooding.

  • East County
  • News
Prices for sand for the town's beach projects are coming in lower than anticipated.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 1, 2021
Projections show cheaper sand for beach projects

Estimates show a cost of $37,094,730 for 1,023,000 cubic yards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The county landfill will increase to 200 feet in some portions, which will add 15 years to the lifespan.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 14, 2020
County landfill to increase to 200 feet

The height expansion will add 15 years to the life of the landfill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Animal Services Chief Sarah Brown holds Elwood, a tabby who was taken in by the shelter Jan. 10. Elwood is a talkative, affectionate cat who recently had one of his legs amputated.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 3, 2021
Manatee County commissioners disagree on animal shelter scope

Cost, size, access: Inside Manatee County commissioners' debate about location of new animal shelter

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key's Quick Point Nature Preserve is about 32 acres. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 2, 2022
Review shows Longboat Key unlikely to develop town-owned land in Emerald Harbor, Longbeach Village

The town has developed most of its easements for their intended purposes and are generally the ongoing maintenance responsibility of the town.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 3, 2020
Sarasota Sheriff candidates debate online

The candidates discussed body cameras and systemic racism in an online forum.

  • Sarasota
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This four-way stop at the intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Clubhouse Drive will be replaced by a traffic light next year.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 28, 2021
New stoplight coming to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

The intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Clubhouse Drive will go from a four-way stop to traffic signals in 2022.

  • East County
  • News
Years after closing its Siesta Key location, Bob's Boathouse opened this fall on Tamiami Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 11, 2013
Commissioners critique TCO for Bob's Boathouse

Sarasota County staff told commissioners during a Dec. 11 meeting that the restaurant should not have received an extension of its temporary certificate of occupancy through Dec. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Savor the Sounds was a community happening last held in Bayfront Park in 2016.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 6, 2019
Tree lighting, concert series coming to Longboat

Chamber of Commerce, town team up for events on Town Center land.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 1, 2022
This Week in A+E: March 3-9

Ballet, theater, concerts and comedy flood Sarasota this week, bringing a wide array of entertainment options.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 8, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Not rabid

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 19, 2022
Key Niners celebrate season with closing luncheon

After playing golf since October, the nine-hole golf association is hanging up the clubs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2009
Briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Land east and west of the Celery Fields slopes now has been set aside as perpetual green space.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 14, 2022
Land east of Celery Fields set aside for preservation

A nearly 50-acre parcel is adjacent to 33 preserved acres west of the Sarasota County landmark.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The webinar, which covers topics such as active shooters and domestic violence, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 21, 2020
Manatee County Sheriff's Office offers active shooter webinar

Manatee County Sheriff's office webinar offers advice on violent confrontations

  • East County
  • News
Crossing guards were employed earlier this year during an art show in St. Armands Circle.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2020
Beach, dining restrictions prompt end to crossing guard plan

Sarasota, Longboat and FDOT agree to drop idea because of traffic drop-off.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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