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Michael Garey, John Wild and Jo Bell
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 20, 2022
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key nets about $1,600 on short-notice event

The club put together a brunch for its 50th anniversary to replace the old pancake breakfast.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city is partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on plans to take sand from Big Pass, which has never been dredged before, to renourish portions of the Lido Key shoreline.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 25, 2019
Siesta, city face off at Big Pass hearing

Representatives for the city and island residents questioned witnesses as the legal battle over a Lido shoreline project continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some participants used sticky notes to indicate where and what kind of improvement they were suggesting for Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 11, 2022
Residents point to new ideas for Longboat Key's main street

The town and a consultant gathered views on the path forward for Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 17, 2021
Selby gains final approval for redevelopment plans

Phase one is expected to cost $42.5 million, of which Selby has raised $35 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 15, 2012
Board hears the case for code changes

The Longboat Key Code Enforcement Board discussed possible changes to the town's property codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The vegan Gypsy roll is pictured alongside the Cucumber roll. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 12, 2022
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi set to open in Lakewood Ranch after construction delays

The highly anticipated restaurant at The Green in Lakewood Ranch was delayed by supply chain issues and worker shortages.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
3. Lakewood Ranch girls soccer won its first district championship since 2018-2019 with a 2-0 home win over North Port on Feb. 1.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 6, 2023
Undefeated Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team begins regional play

The Mustangs completed their first undefeated regular season since 2013-2014, when they reached the state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Players will continue outdoor programming, such as its production of Huck Finn (Casey Berkery) in May at James Patton Park, until the new theater complex opens.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 13, 2018
Revised plot for The Players' move to Lakewood Ranch

Board chair talks about updated plans for Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 26, 2009
Firefighter contract discussed

The town's labor attorney said the town is in no position to offer wage increases to firefighters as part of a new union contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 21, 2022
It’s all ‘Planned Chaos’

If the White House wizards and congressional Democrats knew anything about history, they would know all of their policies will bring economic and social chaos and are doomed to fail.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This home at 3740 Tangier Terrace sold for $8.35 million. Built in 2021, it has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,277 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 13, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for March 27-31 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A San Remo Estates home on Tangier Terrace tops the week's sales at $8.35 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
ResClubs CEO Craig Williamson and Heritage Harbour Golf Club & Eatery's Mark Bruce and Rick Nelson talked to the public about resort opportunities.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 13, 2021
Plans revealed for Heritage Harbour Golf Resort and Lodge in east Bradenton

ResClubs joins with Heritage Harbour Golf Club and Eatery to create a golf resort in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
The former Aaron's Fish Camp property could be slated for some major renovations.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 20, 2016
Siesta property owner hopes to fill fine dining void

Property owner Chris Brown hopes to create a fine dining option in Siesta Key Village with his plans to renovate former Aaron’s Fish Camp property.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jonathan Leatt.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 30, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Jonathan Leatt

The Lakewood Ranch freshman finished first in the 1,600-meter run at the 2022 Palmetto Meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
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
Sarasota County Archaeologist Ryan Murphy said it was refreshing to work with staff so intent on preserving historical resources while planning tweaks to the Blackburn Point Park project.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 6, 2014
County preserves archaeological site in Osprey

Sarasota County will modify improvements planned for Blackburn Point Park to preserve part of a shell midden, which contains tools and pottery from before 850 A.D.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The first phase of The Bay Sarasota's park project is the source of concern for some residents near the site, but bayfront leaders are confident there's substantial public support for the design they've produced.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2019
The Bay Sarasota fields questions on phase one plans

At a community workshop Wednesday, residents living along Boulevard of the Arts continued to raise concerns about the layout of the park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Darrell Poole holds up a dead fish in front of the kayak launch at Ted Sperling Park.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 15, 2023
Red tide puts strain on local kayak businesses

Local tour guide Darrell Poole's video shot from Ted Sperling Park has reached 3.2 million views on TikTok.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A proposed hotel project at the corner of U.S. 301 and Main Street will not be moving forward after the prospective developer failed to close on the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 11, 2019
Hotel plans progress, falter

Two more hotel projects are under review, while a third downtown will not end up being built.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Passengers get set to board an MCAT bus at the Walmart on State Road 64 on Nov. 11.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 19, 2021
MCAT explores service options for Lakewood Ranch

MCAT, which last served Lakewood Ranch in 2016, might consider an on-demand service in the near future.

  • East County
  • News
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