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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 3, 2015
FYI Friday: Kanye West heads to Longboat Key?

This week's FYI Friday features our April Fools' Day stories, news about traffic on St. Armands Circle and more!

  • Sarasota
  • News
In the festival closing night film "Lovers," two women return to their hometown for a funeral and meet up with some local characters at a dive bar.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 26, 2025
27th Sarasota Film Festival offers fresh flicks, communal screenings

"Marcella" will open the 2025 Sarasota Film Festival on April 4.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Kurt Schultheis Town Manager Dave Bullock said he hopes the town and the city can continue to work together to jointly take sand out of New Pass.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 30, 2014
Bullock notifies city of sand-sharing agreement

Dave Bullock dredged up a longstanding agreement between the town and city to ensure Longboat Key gets its slice of New Pass sand.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
What’s best for NCF, USF?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 23, 2025
What’s best for NCF, USF?

The governor should appoint a commission to determine what the best long-term structure should be for the Ringling, New College and USF.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
“Principal Harp” will feature Emmanuel Ceysson,  principal harpist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Feb. 2. Photo by JC Husson
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 12, 2018
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota announces its 2018-19 season

The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota's 23rd season will feature highlights such as Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Principal Harpist Emmanuel Ceysson and the return of ‘Piano Grand.’

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 6, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The angles make all the difference

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Vicente Rivera, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, has been accepted into the United States Naval Academy in Maryland, which has a 9% acceptance rate.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 26, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High senior ready to begin career at US Naval Academy

Vicente Rivera says he loves structure so a military academy is a great fit.

  • East County
  • Schools
Holly Staley
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 7, 2021
Phillippi Shores names new principal

Holly Staley most recently served as a principal at an elementary school in New York.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The construction value of Aria's new living quarters and an office space is listed at $1,300,000.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 23, 2021
Construction underway for Aria addition

Aria is adding new living quarters and an office space for a building manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 18, 2010
Obituary: Edward Kirsch

Dr. Edward Kirsch, 98, was a 33-year Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 23, 2018
Ringling College of Art and Design announces entertainment design major

Ringling College of Art and Design will begin offering the new undergraduate degree program, entertainment design, in fall 2019.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Uriel Quiles |
  • April 20, 2012
Sarasota Pops: Music of the New World

Sarasota Pops: Music of the New World

  • Arts + Culture
George Spoll served as Longboat Key mayor in 2010, 2018 and 2019.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 8, 2021
Longboat Key commissioner George Spoll reflects on his tenure

George Spoll served on the Longboat Key Town Commission from 2005-2011, and then again from 2017-2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • July 5, 2012
SRQ Fashion Week shines spotlight on local designers

SRQ Fashion Week shines spotlight on local designers

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Publix store at 525 Bay Isles Parkway in Longboat Key implemented curbside pickup service on Saturday, April 11.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 13, 2020
Longboat Publix launches curbside delivery

Publix has taken several steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rucker turned 2 on Feb. 3. He is trained to identify and respond to anxiety cues, such as  bouncing knees and crying.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2020
Manatee County has a hound with a heart

Therapy dog helps emergency providers deal with anxiety, stress in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 18, 2021
Dazzling Displays

The 10th anniversary of Holiday Festival of Lights illuminates UTC and beyond with lighted Christmas trees, fireworks, Santa parades and events for the whole family to enjoy.

  • LWR Life
Unincorporated Manatee County residents can now file some police reports online without having to wait on a deputy.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 7, 2025
Unincorporated Manatee County residents can file police reports online

In the first two weeks of service, about 200 online reports were filed through the Manatee County Sheriff's Office website.

  • East County
  • News
Al Maio, left, will take over as chair of the Sarasota County Commission in 2021. Christian Ziegler, right, will serve as vice chair.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 11, 2020
Maio selected as new county commission chair

Maio previously served as chair in 2016 and as vice chair in 2015 and 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By The Cota Group Insurance |
  • November 19, 2020
We Are Still Here!! Same Location. Same Friendly Agents.

We Are Still Here!! Same Location. Same Friendly Agents.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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