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Homes for rent for less than six months will now be required to register as rentals with the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 9, 2023
Residential Rental Registry takes effect, aimed at organizing town rentals

The new registry that went into effect on Oct. 1 applies to residentially zoned properties that are rented to vacationers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office vehicles drive about 7 million miles a year, according to Sheriff Kurt Hoffman. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 12, 2022
Rising fuel, ammunition costs lead to spike in Sheriff's Office proposed budget

Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman cites escalating costs of essentials in part for a 14% preliminary budget increase and calls curbing patrol and firearm training unacceptable.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Phoenix Award was presented to a crew that successfully resuscitated an unconscious patient using CPR. From left to right: Firefighter Paramedic Trey Bowlin, Firefighter Paramedic Andre Hoefer, Firefighter Paramedic Chase Bullock and Lieutenant Jose Rivera.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 10, 2023
Longboat Fire Rescue awards honor distinguished crew and citizens

An observant citizen took quick action to avert a maritime blaze.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police Detective Robert Bourque.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 30, 2016
Holidays mean open season for scamsters on Longboat Key

Longboat Key Police Detective Bob Bourque said keeping the ho-ho-ho in your holidays means paying attention at a time of multiple merrymaking distractions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents and tourists, young and old, found something to enjoy at the Lido Casino.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 4, 2023
The legendary local hot spots of the past

Before the condos and traffic, Lido, Siesta and Longboat keys housed a whole host of haunts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High boys golfer Parker Severs finished second individually at the Class 3A state tournament in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 3, 2024
10 East County athletes to watch in 2024

These athletes combine natural talent and diligence to excel in their respective sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Technical director Chris McVicker and director Jonathan Epstein
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 9, 2024
Elizabethan-era stage adds authentic touch to 'Romeo and Juliet'

FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of the beloved Shakespeare play makes the audience part of the action with a set based on a historic stage.

  • Arts + Culture
Femcity host disco dance party and fashion show at the Bird Key Yacht Club.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 17, 2023
Women's entrepreneur group throws disco party

Longboat Key's Femcity held its second annual fashion show, dancing to disco, making new friends and supporting local nonprofits.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Grove General Manager Austin Harlow said cold items are stored in a trailer outside to help ensure quick delivery times to customers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2020
Survival in the bag for Lakewood Ranch restaurant

Grove in Lakewood Ranch offers market to support customers, sustain employees.

  • East County
  • News
George Kruse
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 22, 2023
Manatee commissioner says impact fee delay will harm residents

Commissioner George Kruse said the vote to scrap the just-completed impact fees study could cause the county to lose more than $100 million in funds that would have been mostly put into infrastructure.

  • East County
  • News
James Turrel's Skyspace exhibit entitled Joseph's Coat at the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art. (Courtesy photo by Giovanni Lunardi)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 16, 2022
A 'Decade of Collecting' brings Ringling acquisitions to the public eye

For many years, the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art was out of the acquisition business. But the past 10 years have brought a change in direction.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes has become the target of some county employees who don't like the direction the county is going.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 3, 2022
Voting only way to reverse county's squabbling

Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes has become the target of some county employees who don’t like the direction the county is going.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The major work of the 2015 Chalk Festival was this epic drawing of Bacchus, the Roman God of wine and fertility. (Courtesy of Chalk Festival)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 24, 2022
Chalk Festival artists prepare to make Venice their canvas

The world of artistic expression knows no boundaries and no borders, but for three days, the Venice International Airport will be the world capital of chalk street art.

  • Arts + Culture
The Fun Nite finale sells for $124.99 (often BOGO) and fires 33 shots straight up.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 30, 2021
$100? $1,000? The fireworks choices are yours

A Fourth show need not be expensive. But it surely can be.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dan Martin.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Dan Martin

The Sarasota Senior Softball Association member brought his A-game Sept. 7, reaching base four times in game one of a doubleheader.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Carlos Paez, the director of before- and after-school care at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, always wanted to teach his students kindness and hoped they would pay it forward.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 23, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Prep staff member remembered for his kindness

Carlos Paez, the director of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy's before- and after-school care, died Feb. 14. Students and staff will miss his ability to make them smile and laugh every day.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota's claim is one of the largest municipal claims in the region. Courtesy photo
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 24, 2013
City files $15 million BP claim

The 77-page civil complaint argues that Sarasota took a considerable hit in tourism revenue as a result of the spill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Florida Design Works |
  • October 11, 2021
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  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Forty sketches depicting Sarasota's Centennial line the street off Laurel in historic downtown Sarasota.
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 23, 2021
Sidewalk images chronicle a centennial of Sarasota history

The Chalk Festival brings hand-painted sidewalk images to downtown Sarasota to convey the county's rich past.

  • Arts + Culture
The Whitney Plaza Community Center would be located at 6810 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 10, 2023
Contracts, full remodel needed for Whitney Plaza Community Center

A few pieces still need to fall into place before the remodel and opening of the Whitney Plaza Community Center on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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