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This map shows the potential routes considered to replace the aging metal subaqueous wastewater pipeline which connects Longboat Key's wastewater to a Manatee County treatment center across Sarasota Bay. The line in solid light green is the route that was chosen, and the solid red and purple lines show where the existing pipe is located.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 8, 2026
Town to apply for loan for subaqueous project

Longboat Key is making moves in preparation for the beginning of the subaqueous wastewater pipeline replacement, expected to break ground this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Morning sunlight filters through the trees as another day of restoration work at Bobby Jones Golf Complex begins. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 27, 2022
Seven years later, Bobby Jones Golf Club is visibly taking shape

Multiple plan changes and a two-year closure later, project leader Richard Mandell says Donald Ross' century-old vision is being restored.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marsha Panuce considers her dogs and those at the shelter, such as Prince, to be her babies, she said.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 24, 2015
Den offers canines comfort

Bird Key resident Marsha Panuce will open Donte's Den to the public July 1.

  • East County
  • News
"I can do anything from sweeping the floors to a lot of public speaking," Bruce Rodgers says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 26, 2014
'The coolest place you can't get in'

Bruce Rodgers oversees the invitation-only Hermitage Artist Retreat, where he also oversees others as they turn their ideas into works of art.

  • Arts + Culture
An aerial view of John Ringling’s Ritz-Carlton Hotel in 1952.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 30, 2013
The Ghost Hotel

John Ringling's Ritz-Carlton hotel stood vacant on the Key for more than 30 years, leading many locals to call it 'the Ghost Hotel.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 29, 2009
SCAT to unveil new hybrid buses

The new buses cost $200,000 more than standard diesel buses but will save $21,000 in fuel costs each year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New landscaping highlights the entrance to the park at the corner of Pineapple Avenue and Central Avenue.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 3, 2010
Five Points Park improvements unveiled

The downtown park's makeover includes new grass, landscaping, brick walkway and performance stage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Urban is Cardinal Mooney'  s new boys basketball coach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2017
Cardinal Mooney names new boys basketball coach

Former coach Stefan Gates stepped down after 11 seasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 30, 2017
Aqua Kids snorkel into summer fun

Mote campers snorkeled New Pass Inlet and field sampled Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Tampa Mustangs will take on the New Zealand Black Sox on July 18.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 17, 2017
International softball matches coming to Lakewood Ranch

The Tampa Mustangs will take on the New Zealand Black Sox on July 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
newcans
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2015
JDub's rolls out new cans

JDub's rolls out new cans

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 15, 2013
New College to offer first-ever summer session

Students will have an opportunity to enroll in four or six-week summer courses for the first time in the school's history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High clarinet players Carlin Gillen, Kayleigh Roundy and Sarisa Ranajee will be performing in the Sugar Bowl Parade and halftime show. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 3, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High School band students head to the Sugar Bowl

Lakewood Ranch High Marching Mustangs will perform in front of thousands at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.

  • East County
  • Schools
Some of the ensembleNewSRQ artists: Clockwise from lower left: Natalie Helm, Missy Mazzoli, Bharat Chandra, Marcelina Suchocka, Mike Truesdell, Jennifer Best Takeda and Louis Andriessen
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 12, 2023
EnsembleNewSRQ goes back to the future with '1976'

The April 17 concert "1976" kicks off a new era for Samantha Bennett's and George Nickson's ensemble.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 29, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Are we there yet?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 18, 2019
Close to the edge

Theatre Odyssey’s second annual One-Act Play Festival gets edgy with powerful short-form theater.

  • Arts + Culture
A common grackle prepares to feed.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 29, 2015
Save Our Seabirds migrates to baby bird season

Think twice before attempting to rescue a baby bird that appears to be injured.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 7, 2013
Destination: Historic Arcadia

Historic downtown Arcadia is a gem for antique shopping - its main draw. If you've been saving it for a rainy day, now's your time to mosey to this charming, sleepy town.

  • Arts + Culture
Raccoons are a common sight during the day at Ted Sperling Park, and the county is trying to reduce their ability to scavenge through trash cans for food. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2014
Lido Key raccoons pose problems for county

The raccoon population at Ted Sperling Park - undeterred by the presence of humans - has become a headache for some South Lido Beach visitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Danny Slavin and Michael Miller, owners of Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii on University Parkway, donate $5,000 to the Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Fund Oct. 10.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 15, 2025
Dick Vitale aims to surpass $120M for pediatric cancer research in 2026

In 20 years of hosting an annual gala, the Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Fund has raised $105.4 million.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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