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Drone footage captured Aug. 5, 2021, by Manatee County crews shows the Gulf of Mexico's red tide conditions right across from Longboat Key's Bayfront Park. The darker areas tend to show where concentrations of the red tide algae may be present.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 14, 2023
Local experts search for red tide answers

Red tide blooms are like chili: Everyone’s recipe is different, said one panel member at the "Red Tide in the Gulf Coast" discussion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A baby turtle that hatched in summer 2020 was held in a bucket overnight so it could go out in the dark and have a better chance against predators. Photo Credit: Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 5, 2021
Longboat Key's sea turtle protections to change in 2022

The new changes will take effect for next year's sea turtle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Siren ($28) is a "Jack Dusty Icon!"
  • By Emma Burke |
  • August 6, 2023
Get poppin’ with the best prosecco cocktails in paradise

Why wait for New Year's to break out the bubbly? Treat yourself like it's the best day of the year today.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
While focusing largely on emergency medical needs, fire engines' were also inspected.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 18, 2022
Longboat Key Fire-Rescue aces surprise inspection

Normal timeline for state's pop-in visits thrown off by COVID-19 protocols.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-chairs Gene and Kathy Jongsma, Jeri Sedlar and Rick Miners take time for a photo before their guests arrive.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 13, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra's annual brunch hits a high note

Musicians entertained guests at the organization's annual brunch Nov. 12.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 13, 2022
Southwest adds three season flights for spring

Buffalo, Providence and Minneapolis flights will run in March and April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fifth grader Jackson Bitsoff recreates “Portrait of the Artist’s son Jorge Mandel Theotokopoulos” by El Greco. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 14, 2020
Out-of-Door students get creative for annual arts tradition

Out of Door Academy students participate in the Getty art challenge and virtual lessons for Arts Day.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Urbanite Theatre was among the first performing arts organizations to shut down.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 25, 2020
Performing arts in the dark for the unforeseeable future

Organizations concerned about prolonged intermission from normalcy

  • Arts + Culture
Austin Katz was officially named to the USA Swimming 2017-218 national team on Sept. 2. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2017
Former Riverview High swimmer named to national team

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Progress at University will be located next to the former Sarasota Kennel Club, which may be developed into another apartment complex.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 23, 2023
One SRQ-adjacent apartment complex progresses while a second remains on hold

The City Commission gave the go-ahead for the 280-unit Progress at University apartment development. Meanwhile the legal battle over Aventon apartments next door will go on at least through the spring.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Neighboring residents have said they are eager for the former Colony property to be redeveloped.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 10, 2017
Colony developer and neighboring residents agree on plan for the property

A contract between the two parties includes "membership privileges" for immediate neighbors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2018
Kids tackle fishing

Seminar draws great cast of volunteers to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Planning Commission approved a rezoning request to a current plan for the ongoing Forest Lakes Golf Course development Thursday. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 8, 2014
Commission OKs plans for golf course

The Forest Lakes Golf Course has been closed for some time now, and a development in the works for the course was approved for rezoning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Police Department often assists the Fire Rescue Department on emergency calls. Photo provided by Longboat Key Police Department spokesperson Tina Adams.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 4, 2022
Longboat Key police to begin accreditation process in early 2022

The Barancik Foundation provided the town a grant worth $274,850 to help the Longboat Key Police Department get accredited.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 16, 2022
Reindeer games resume at the Longboat Island Chapel

Hurricane Nicole forced a restart on the preparations, but Christmas in the Garden starts Nov. 27 from 5-9 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dozens of people shovel sand into bags at one of three Sarasota County sites for sandbags at Ed Smith Stadium. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 24, 2022
Sarasota County urges attention, weighs decisions on Ian

The Longboat Key fire chief tells residents to heed orders if evacuations are needed for Tropical Storm Ian.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
St. Armands Circle Association Marketing and Events Director Rachel Burns said she doesn't fault promoters of the Winter Spectacular for trying something different.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 15, 2023
Promoters of St. Armands winter fest pull the plug on repeat event

A significant majority of emailed comments from St. Armands residents and merchants was against holding the event in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Certain areas of Gulf of Mexico Drive are prone to flooding when there are heavy rains. File photo
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 19, 2023
Longboat Key Town Commission sets its goals for the future

Commissioners' focus includes community character, fiscal sustainability, environment and resiliency, infrastructure, and services.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Previews begin for The Players' "Let It Be" on Aug. 17.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 9, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Aug. 11-17

There's jazz, theater, comedy and live music taking place all across Sarasota this week if you know where to find it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 21, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Alarming weather

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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