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Connie Lyke-Brown in 2022
  • By James Peter |
  • November 10, 2023
Sarasota woman sets NYC Marathon record

Connie Lyke-Brown, 80, has run 44 consecutive New York City marathons and won her age group this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Construction projects, like the St. Regis development, would likely need many inspections from the town planning and zoning department throughout the course of building.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 27, 2023
Longboat faces high demand for inspections amid staff shortage

The town currently has one inspector on staff and has been relying on private providers to meet the demand for services.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Tidewell Foundation |
  • November 21, 2023
Tidewell Foundation Brightens Lives in Our Community

Tidewell Hospice, a not-for-profit organization, offers care provided by expert care teams wherever patients call home – a private residence, assisted living care facility, nursing home, hospital, or Tidewell care facility.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 11, 2022
Sarasota High football wins first playoff game in 18 years

The Sailors defeated Manatee High 30-20 on the road Friday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Earlier this year, architect Dan Lear produced concept images showcasing what four-story buildings might look like on St. Armands if the city increased the maximum buildable height on the Circle. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 29, 2021
St. Armands land changes under review

Is it a good idea to allow taller buildings on the island? How about a hotel on the site of the Fillmore parking lot? The community is weighing answers to these questions and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 21, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: iNeed help

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
This mongoose lemur was born in May at the Lemur Conservation Foundation in Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 16, 2022
Myakka 'safety net' provides hope for lemurs

The Lemur Conservation Foundation needs donations to help keep lemurs from going extinct. But don't feel slighted if they don't invite you in. Humans have been the enemy for the past 2,000 years.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Artists from all over the country display their work at the Town Center Green.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 26, 2023
Longboat Key art festival draws a crowd

The Longboat Key Festival of the Arts was held Feb. 25 and 26 at the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney senior linebacker George Leibold had 117 total tackles in 2022.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High football has high expectations for 2023

The Cougars have NCAA Division I talent on both sides of the ball.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 24, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: None shall pass (well, you're OK)

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 21, 2018
Longboat dismisses three citations for short-term rentals

Longboat's Planning, Zoning and Building director dismissed three citations for short term rentals on the grounds that not enough evidence was provided.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Concerned about Americans' problem with obesity, Lakewood Ranch's Rich Medford started Americas Wellness Group.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 2, 2023
Lakewood Ranch businessman makes large-scale attack on weight loss

Rich Medford started the business Americas Wellness Group to combat obesity.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Madeline Walker painting
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 5, 2024
Seaplace Condominium residents share their art with the community

The resident artists exhibited paintings, cards and clothing, along with a handful of authors selling their books.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
County commissioner Vanessa Baugh spoke to a group of about 15 people Monday to commemorate the first day of duty for Myakka's first ambulance.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 14, 2020
Officials, firefighters commemorate Myakka's first ambulance

Welcome committee sees off Myakka ambulance on its first day

  • East County
  • News
Bradenton-based ET MacKenzie completed repair work after the town of Longboat Key's June 2020 sewage break.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 15, 2023
Longboat enters settlement with engineers following sewer main break

Consultant Greeley and Hansen have agreed to pay the town $425,000 for damages incurred in 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball team captured the Sunshine State Athletic Conference state title on April 30 in Taveras.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2023
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball prepares to defend SSAC title following first loss

The Cougars lost 3-2 to Bradenton Christian on April 13, but are confident heading into the SSAC tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The private offices in Sunbiz Works. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 30, 2021
Sunbiz Works offers coworking options on Longboat Key

A section of the Mediterranean Plaza building is open for remote working.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"A Comedy of Tenors" is the sequel to Ken Ludwig's "Lend Me a Tenor," but the play stands on its own.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 30, 2023
'Comedy of Tenors' creates a clockwork comedy

The beloved characters of “Lend Me a Tenor" are reunited in "A Comedy of Tenors," playing at Florida Studio Theatre from Aug. 2-27.

  • Arts + Culture
Cyclists use Segment 3 of Legacy Trail for the first time.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 9, 2022
Legacy Trail's success creates more options for travel, could connect regionally

Downtown leg of Legacy Trail can spur a wide variety of recreational and other uses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 17, 2015
SARTQ opens "Here and Now" at the State of the Arts Gallery

The 16-member artist collective's first show runs through August 29.

  • Arts + Culture
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