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Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers spent about two days painting over the stakes with a fresh coat for the upcoming nesting season.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 2, 2025
Longboat Key Turtle Watch prepares for 2025 nesting season

Volunteers started by repainting about 500 stakes that will be used to mark nests this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lynne Short, chair of the Centennial Committee at the Sarasota Yacht Club, shares how the club dove into its own history to produce a book and a full year of events based on the past 100 years. She stands beside a model of the Zalophus, a 125-foot yacht John Ringling purchased in 1922.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 10, 2026
Uncovering stories from 100 years of Sarasota Yacht Club history

After navigating a history that includes a wartime government occupancy, the Sarasota Yacht Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a big yearlong bash.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Manatee River winds through Rye Preserve in northeastern Manatee County. Last year, Manatee County voters approved a referendum that will raise funds for the county to purchase more environmentally sensitive lands.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 5, 2021
Manatee Commissioners discuss how to implement environmental tax

Manatee County to implement the environmental tax referendum approved in 2020.

  • East County
  • News
Jeff Borysiewicz said his shops derive the majority of their revenue from retail sales, but the presence of a bar and late-night hours drew concern from some downtown residents. Image courtesy Corona Cigar Company.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2021
Cigar bar proposal rekindles scrutiny of downtown liquor sales

How many bars is too many in downtown Sarasota? Depends on who you’re asking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nate’s Development and Fundraising Director Rob Oglesby with Rory.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 15, 2023
Nate’s Animal Honor Rescue puts final touches on expansion

The $12 million project will transform a pet rescue center into a world-class haven for dogs and cats.

  • East County
  • Business
Laurel Park residents Daniel Harris, who lives in the Balcony Apartments on Rawls Avenue, and Kate Lowman believe the proposed Woman's Exchange loading zone will have a detrimental impact on the neighborhood.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 31, 2016
Officials set to settle dispute on Woman's Exchange expansion

Representatives for the Woman’s Exchange and Laurel Park Neighborhood Association have one last opportunity to present their arguments regarding the city's approval of a contentious plan for expansion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
St. Regis Longboat Key Resort/The Residences’ amenities include two restaurants, a beach grill, three bars, and a saltwater lagoon. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 7, 2022
3 condos under construction bring a new level of luxury to the keys

Two of three high-end condo projects in the area have already sold out. A third might soon join the party.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Four living levels are planned above a ground-level parking facility.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 24, 2021
New developments, newer resales help drive condo market up on Longboat

Sage and St. Regis sales progress past milestones.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 10, 2010
Community Foundation honors FAADA founder

East County's Cindy Harney recently was named an 'Unsung Hero' by The Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 1, 2012
Commissioners unhappy with hotel proposals

Three out of five Sarasota city commissioners are unhappy with conditions proposed by two developers for a downtown hotel project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • March 15, 2012
Solitary confinement, Honey Boo-Boo Child and a custom-made paper bag for Jon Hamm

Solitary confinement, Honey Boo-Boo Child and a custom-made paper bag for Jon Hamm

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The town of Longboat Key is continuing sampling and testing of Sarasota Bay waters.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 13, 2020
Longboat Key seeks to advance new sewage pipe project

Town Manager Tom Harmer wrote that the town’s Public Works Department believes the 25.8 million gallon discharge is a “high estimate.”

  • Longboat Key
  • News
 A 3D rendering of one of the freestanding waterfront restaurant spaces that will be present.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • February 20, 2020
Surge of Synergy

As Waterside Place takes shape, the true nature of Lakewood Ranch’s next town center is revealed through a mix of strategically placed, vibrant tenants.

  • LWR Life
The higher profile of Siesta Key Beach has made it more attractive to tourists like Balaji Katari, Mahesh Ellenty and Ashish Gupta. But Siesta Key residents say the top rankings have come with some negative side effects.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
Do Siesta Beach’s accolades come at a cost?

Siesta Key Beach is No. 1 — again. All the praise might be good for tourism, but some residents aren’t basking in the attention.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 19, 2020
Sarasota organizations to feed families amid school closures

What coronavirus school closures means for Sarasota students.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 27, 2017
Michael's On East celebrates 30 years

The beloved black tie hot spot is 30 years old today, so we sat down with the two men who made the establishment what it is today.

  • Black Tie
  • By Guest Author |
  • March 11, 2019
Letters to the editor

Island residents sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Todd Matthes, Benderson’s director of development, led a public workshop Monday regarding the Siesta Promenade project.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2016
Residents remain opposed to Siesta Promenade plans

The county is preparing to study the impact of a 24-acre development proposed for Stickney Point Road that has already triggered significant public concern.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This rendering shows the proposed layout of VW Village — five apartment buildings on more than eight acres of land.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 6, 2015
Despite skepticism, Vengroff pushes forward with affordable housing proposal

City leaders have called for the development of more affordable housing. Harvey Vengroff wants to build affordable housing. Why, then, is the future of his project so uncertain?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Murray “Murf” Klauber
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2015
Who’s who in the case of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

The once iconic resort at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive remains shuttered after nearly five years. The following players hold key roles in determining its future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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