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Beaches and their upkeep was a big topic for speakers.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 8, 2022
Longboat's annual meeting gives residents a seat at the budget-planning table

The groups' goals for the next fiscal year offer a glimpse of what direction residents would like to see the town take.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Terri and Jeff Driver, left, are filmed volunteering for Longboat Key Turtle Watch. Troy Logan, Natasha Thornton and Patrick Alexander manage the filming.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 9, 2023
Ringling College partners with Longboat nonprofits to make documentaries

Three short films will be shot and produced with a focus on environmental education and outreach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 15, 2022
Sand Cay hosts annual Easter egg hunt

About 50 kids descended upon the lawn at the Longboat Key resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This aerial shot shows Rye Road intersecting with State Road 64. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2016
Manatee commission considers Rye Road speed limit change

The item will go for a vote May 10.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 4, 2019
Longboat Key Town Commissioners back from hiatus and ready to work

After a two-month recess, the Town Commission resumes regular meetings on Sept. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • December 23, 2009
Deal Us In

Lucky play: The opponents don't always get off to the best lead. Just don't give back any advantage you might have from the opening lead.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
12-year-old Malcolm Gaudin, 13-year-old Mac Gaudin, 9-year-old Malik Gaudin, and Mac Gaudin celebrated Juneteenth at Newtown, including with their attire.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 18, 2023
Juneteenth block party celebrates community and progress

Numerous vendors lined Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, connecting with others in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 28, 2022
Longboat Key's underground cable project moves ahead

With first phase completed, town officials look to the end of 2022 for the project to be wrapped up.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Adam Bowman, Marco Vannucci and Quayshaun "Q" Oliver make up the band AWAKENNATION. Photo Courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 8, 2019
Local band premieres first song 'Sarasota'

The band AWAKENNATION featured lyrics about Sarasota Bay and the Ringling family in the city-themed song.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sailors senior Tyler Maszak slides safely into second base.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2023
Playoff updates for Sarasota-area high school programs

Local teams and athletes in track and field, baseball, softball and beach volleyball are still alive.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Nanny makes off with a new iPhone and a Brazilian butt lift
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2023
Nanny makes off with a new iPhone and a Brazilian butt lift

A woman disappears from a generous employer who funded surgical procedures and a new cellphone. This and more Sarasota Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Bob White |
  • September 12, 2012
My View: Lessons learned? Or not? We shall see

Perhaps Ocean Properties' involvement in the Longboat Key Club can end the impasse with a project acceptable to IPOC and benefits the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The current owners of the Sarasota Kennel Club have been working to sell the land for redevelopment after greyhound racing came to an end in 2019.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 19, 2020
Developer plots residential project on Kennel Club site

A new prospective owner of the Sarasota Kennel Club property hopes to build apartments, but specific plans are still to be determined.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney boys soccer senior Owen Clough.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Owen Clough

The Cardinal Mooney goalkeeper kept a clean sheet against Clearwater Central Catholic on Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
No longer inexpensive
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 15, 2023
No longer inexpensive

Housing costs (and government) have made Florida expensive. A great reason to fix policies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
As Cask & Ale seeks to open next to Evie's Tavern & Grill, some downtown residents are raising concern about the proliferation of bars on Main Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2016
Are there too many bars in the downtown mix?

For the second time in a year, some residents are concerned about a proposed bar in the 1500 block of Main Street. Can Cask & Ale get past the barriers to entry?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2010
TOP STORY, JULY: It's a Go!

Commission approves Key Club plan 6-1

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A three-dimensional model of the proposed Selby Gardens renovations sat in the commission chambers at City Hall during a public hearing Wednesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2019
No decision on Selby Gardens proposal

A Planning Board hearing drew an outpouring of input from opponents and supporters of the proposed campus renovations — but a final recommendation won’t be coming until next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Right step for SMH board
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 14, 2022
Right step for SMH board

Hearing the stories of families who lost loved ones during the pandemic was a gut-wrenching baptism for SMH’s new board members. But they responded the right way. Rather than look for blame, they chose to learn.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 13, 2023
Abdul Gaffar, PhD

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Abdul Gaffar, PhD; a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and inventor, in Lakewood Ranch FL, on February 2, 2023.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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