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The new maps were issued Dec. 31, 2019, updating flood zones throughout the area.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 4, 2020
Flood map open house is March 5

Residents can view new FEMA maps, ask questions and make comments at event set for Suncoast Technical College.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 1, 2014
Longboat Garden Club plans for smart growth

Madelyn Spoll is president of the Longboat Key Garden Club, but she isn't a fan of gardening.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Freedom Elementary's Jordan Michaelin tosses her friend Eleanor Ietermend in the pool at John H. Marble Park with a splash. They have fun cooling off.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2018
Manatee County's capital plan includes Marble Park upgrades

County attempts 'balancing act' in parks system to keep up with growth.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 9, 2011
News Briefs

Calling all Key voters; Town's beach engineer sold to Louisiana company; Port Dolphin extends its pipeline project; New Longboat Key trolley schedule announced

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Ohana owners have put signage on their private property to prevent people from trespassing.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 18, 2021
Beach, interrupted: Owner of unique Longboat property ends public access

The Ohana estate seawall for decades has extended far enough to often be in the surf.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carolyn Angiolillo at her Aug. 12 book signing.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 1, 2021
Longboat Key author Carolyn Angiolillo shares her stories from Williamsburg, Brooklyn stoops

Angiolillo's first book is a historical fiction novel detailing the coming-of-age in New York City.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Ashley Bongart plays Ingrid Neel in her first professional tennis match April 17. (Photo by Kelsey Grau)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2014
Mustang Ashley Bongart makes debut as a pro

Lakewood Ranch High junior Ashley Bongart competed in the quarterfinals of the 2014 Sarasota Open April 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
A.G. Lafley, Cathy Layton, Ric Gregoria and Debra Jacobs pose around the board announcing The Patterson Foundation's contribution toward the first phase of the bayfront project.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 21, 2019
Patterson Foundation announces donation to The Bay

The foundation’s initial $2 million contribution could grow to $5 million as The Bay Park Conservancy embarks on the first phase of its park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Key Association Vice President Catherine Luckner addresses the February attendees. She says  she hopes other neighborhoods will take similar action in response to the Siesta Promenade.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 12, 2019
Siesta Key group wants to enter Siesta Promenade conversation

The Siesta Key Association plans to file submit a document to the court system stating that they will be impacted by the development and, thus, should be taken into consideration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 25, 2012
Year in review: April 2012, 'Arts Center withdraws site plan'

Ringling College of Art and Design will table plans to amend and extend the Longboat Key Center for the Arts' existing site plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marvin Jaffe, 78, was found lying at the bottom of his pool in the 600 block of Halyard Lane around 10:30 a.m. June 23.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2015
Country Club Shores man found dead in pool

Country Club Shores man was found dead in the bottom of his swimming pool June 23, according to a Longboat Key police report.

  • Longboat Key
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Lexi Meyers scored six goals for ODA in its 22-8 rout of Community School of Naples March 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 17, 2016
Thunder girls roll to victory

The Out-of-Door Academy girls lacrosse team beat Community School of Naples 22-8 March 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
The expanded bar area is a mix of copper and wood.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 17, 2019
Renovated Mar Vista a hit with Longboat Key patrons

New, updated look, same menu

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 22, 2021
It was meant to be

Everything has a way of working out. The Longboat Key Education Center was about to shutter, while Temple Beth Israel wants to broaden its horizons. Their coming together is great for all of Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 12, 2012
'Dead' buses on County Commission agenda

Sarasota County commissioners will consider a contract to buy buses past their "useful life" from Palm Beach County. The deal is five buses for five bucks.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 8, 2015
La Musica celebrates 30 years at Michael's On East

The classical music festival kicked off its 30th anniversary season with a Sonata a Due at Michael's On East with food, drink and a plenty of music.

  • Arts + Culture
Susan Chapman wants to bring jobs to Sarasota that don’t involve construction cranes. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 7, 2013
Election: Chapman wants compatible development

The 'data-oriented' candidate will fight to keep the current city manager form of governance and will seek economic growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This drawing from the city shows the before-and-after concepts for redesigning Second and Fourth streets to better serve cyclists.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 14, 2017
Downtown bike plans roll forward

The city is refining a plan to create downtown streets targeted at cyclists — and still considering a vision for a narrower Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Adam Davis and Ben Culbertson enjoy a monthly YPG After Hours networking event.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 27, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 8.27.15

Sarasota events for the week of August 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tara residents filled the commission chambers to oppose the Lake Lincoln proposal.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 8, 2010
County sides with Tara residents

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners voted 6-1 to prevent development at the southwest corner of State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
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