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Longboat Key police and firefighters responded to assist 25 Cuban refugees early Dec. 21, 2006. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 19, 2012
DEC. 18, 2006: 'Bienvenidos a Longboat'

Six years ago, 25 Cuban refugees got their first glimpse of America when they landed on Beer Can Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Summerfield resident Gary Berns has served as a supervisor on Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 1 for a decade. He resigned, suddenly, Oct. 1 for non-health-related reasons. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 10, 2012
Ranch CDD supervisor resigns

Gary Berns submitted his letter of resignation Oct. 1.

  • East County
  • News
More than 80 residents attended the Florida Department of Transportation public workshop Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 14, 2013
Planners present roundabout project plans to residents

The Florida Department of Transportation listens to feedback from residents who live near the first two proposed roundabouts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 23, 2013
Consultant needed to map Longboat Key's future

The town seeks a consultant to review the Key's codes and Comprehensive Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 23, 2013
Bullock questions request for Manatee trolley funding

The town manager ordered staff not to pay the county for fiscal 2011-12, nor to pay for 2012-13. He wants details.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 30, 2013
Association must sign off on Colony renovation

Two weeks ago, Colony Association President Jay Yablon saidopening up units is not an Association-sanctioned activity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The City Commission gathered for a special remote meeting to discuss the proposed mask ordinance.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 29, 2020
Sarasota City Commission approves mask requirements

In a 4-1 vote, the commission adopted an ordinance mandating face coverings when social distancing is not possible in public settings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This rendering shows the general character proposed for the library, which will feature a large treehouse inspired staircase at its entrance. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2020
First chapter ends on library in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch library plans hit design milestone.

  • East County
  • News
The City Commission will convene Aug. 19 to discuss the discrimination complaints.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2020
City leaders to discuss discrimination complaints

Since late 2019, employees have accused the city’s finance director and auditoriums manager of improper workplace conduct.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eleven-year-old Olivia Kruse hugs her dad, George Kruse, after he wins the Republican nomination. "I'm really proud of him," she said. "There was a lot of sign waving."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2020
Kruse hopes to offer new voice to Manatee County Commission

George Kruse pulls away from longtime Administrator Ed Hunzeker, moves to general election.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 27, 2018
Decreasing gas taxes threaten Longboat road projects

At least three roadway projects — including two roundabouts and an additional center turn lane — could not happen as Longboat Key has planned for lack of funding from gas taxes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city will finalize the budget and millage rate in September.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 10, 2018
City endorses proposed budget, tax increase

A divided City Commission voted 3-2 in support of staff’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2019, which includes a slight increase in property tax rates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The City Commission was divided about the proposed ballot language, ultimately reversing its initial choice upon the recommendation of the city attorney.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 17, 2018
Ballot language set for election-date referendum

After a lengthy debate, a divided City Commission approved a referendum that will ask voters if elections should move from March and May to August and November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Access to a Longboat Key beach.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 23, 2020
Longboat stays the course on beaches despite county decision

Sarasota County public beaches are set to reopen next week, but with several restrictions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Two of the top three transportation projects in city staff's proposed master plan involve trails, including connections to an extended Legacy Trail in Payne Park. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2020
Trails still top city transportation priorities

After gathering public input, staff is going to the commission for guidance on the Sarasota in Motion master plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Meters downtown and on St. Armands Circle have remained active, but city staff has not enforced parking regulations.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 4, 2020
City prepares to resume parking enforcement

After temporarily suspending ticketing during the COVID-19 emergency response, the city intends to resume standard parking operations next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Woman'   s Exchange has not made a decision about its plans for the future.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 16, 2017
Future of Woman’s Exchange remains unclear

The city made zoning changes to accommodate the expansion of the consignment shop, but the Woman’s Exchange still may not stay in its Orange Avenue home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Messages of gratitude decorate the sidewalks outside of Country Club Shores.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 30, 2020
Volunteer task force will let neighbors help neighbors

Friends and neighbors continue to show up for each other on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The County Commission will continue its dialog about a mental healthcare district at a future meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2019
County considers mental health funding strategy

Commissioners are researching the procedures for establishing a taxing district to support mental healthcare.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 16, 2017
Film review: 'Norman'

Richard Gere shines at the top of his acting game.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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