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More than 40 people testified before the Town Commission about Unicorp National Development Inc.'s application to change town zoning codes.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 23, 2018
Longboat Commissioners skirt declarative decision on zoning code change

Before about 100 people, commissioners shed little light on how a vote might go on zoning change to enable Colony redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents have objected to the proliferation of vacation rentals on the barrier islands, but the operators of some rental properties expressed concern that proposed regulations could be overly onerous.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2021
No decision on hotel house ordinance

Despite outspoken support from barrier island residents, city officials wanted more time to revise new rules governing vacation rentals in residential areas.

  • Sarasota
  • 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
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 29, 2022
Sarasotans bond over their love of cars

A Cars and Coffee gathering can be quick confirmation that we are an auto-maniac nation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 18, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance delivers its annual Sandies Award

Benderson Development's Julie Fanning earns the Volunteer of the Year award.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney senior running back Carson Beach will try to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 20, 2023
New Cardinal Mooney AD returns to his roots to boost Cougars

Rafael Fernandez is a 1991 graduate of the school, where he played on the baseball team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
In 2022, former Sailor Brian Battie became the sixth USF Bulls running back to record 1,000 rushing yards in a season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2022
Sarasota-area college football players wrap up successful seasons

Some players played up to their own high standards, while others showed flashes of the potential they possess.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
In the case of a Longboat Key evacuation, police would set up checkpoints on the north and south ends of the island, limiting initial re-entry access.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 6, 2017
Longboat leaders still wary of Irma's local effects

Decision still pending on possible evacuation, but officials want residents to know re-entry plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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
Artist rendering of the proposed Colony Beach & Tennis Resort redevelopment. Courtesy
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 7, 2016
Colony Resort proposal will go to referendum

The referendum will decide whether to allow 180 residential units on top of the existing 237 tourism units in the planned $1B redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New pizza restaurant opens in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 24, 2023
New pizza restaurant opens in Lakewood Ranch

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza opened on the corner of State Road 70 and Lorraine Road.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Red tide levels at Siesta Beach were in the medium range. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 23, 2023
Red tide advisory lifted for Sarasota County beaches

The red tide advisory has been in place since December 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 6, 2022
Guide Dogs Walkathon draws a thousand supporters to Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Southeastern Guide Dogs hosts major fundraiser at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Networking at Noon was hosted at the Chart House from 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 31, 2023
Networking at Noon welcomes new, potential members to the chamber

The Chart House hosted the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce for a summer networking luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jono Miller speaks at a public forum on an ordinance that would allow for backyard chicken keeping Tuesday, June 2 in Sarasota, Florida.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 4, 2016
County incubates new chicken regulations

As Sarasota County considers an ordinance that would allow residents to keep backyard chickens, supporters of the change hope the new rules will protect the animals from neighborhood squawks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Mosquito Management patrols the entire county with a full-time crew of 20 and 11 more seasonal workers, treating for larvae and adult populations.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 17, 2023
Mosquito season is coming, and your yard might be part of the problem

Sarasota County's mosquito manager says residents can help control the population during the rainy season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Villages installed a brand-new Koenig & Bauer press in 2020.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • November 10, 2021
When it comes to news, we believe bigger is better

While everyone else in our industry gets smaller, we decided it was the perfect time to give readers more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High girls golf sophomore Emily Storm finished tied for 51st (84) at the 2022 FHSAA state tournament as a freshman.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 2, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Emily Storm

The Lakewood Ranch High girls golfer was the medalist in the Mustangs' Aug. 26 match against Southeast High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Addison Dempsey. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 21, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Addison Dempsey

The Cardinal Mooney High junior finished sixth (18:24.09) in the Elite Girls division of the North Port XC Invitational, held Sept. 16-17.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 29, 2018
All Faiths Food Bank hosts inaugural Autumn Harvest dinner

The nonprofit held a family-style dinner fundraiser Sept. 28 at its Benderson Family Campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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