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Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski says that  by going after legal fees, the town is telling its residents they don’t have a right to dispute the town’s policies.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2016
Town seeks legal fees for Jaleski’s complaint

The town of Longboat Key seeks to collect more than $20,000 in special legal counsel fees and counting from Gene Jaleski for a dismissed elections complaint.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Public street parking on Broadway in the Longbeach Village neighborhood has been a point of contention for years.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 1, 2020
Longboat Key Commission has budget and more on its plate

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to hold a regular meeting on Sept. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota took down dozens of Australian pines along Ringling Causeway in late 2019.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 17, 2020
$60,000 refills fund for Australian pine removals

The removal program awards residents up to $1,800 per tree.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city has no formal plans to revise its special event policy, but staff is undertaking a thorough review of this year’s Thunder by the Bay.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2016
Reports contrast on Thunder by the Bay's economic impact

A survey of merchants indicated Thunder by the Bay hampered business downtown, but the organizer wants the city to consider broader impacts when evaluating the event’s future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 29, 2016
GreyHawk Landing CDD considers cost savings

A resident pointed out a water system at the pool that is wasting energy and money.

  • East County
  • News
Kiernan Shipka in "The Blackcoat's Daughter." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 9, 2020
Cringe Blog: Waiting a million years, just for us

"The Blackcoat's Daughter" and "Picnic at Hanging Rock" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
School impact fees are collected to pay for new school construction.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 8, 2010
County suspends school impact fees

The school board asked the County Commission to stop temporarily the collection of the $2,000 fee on each new single-family home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Frank Galati when he directed Asolo Rep’s 2011 season-opener “My Fair Lady.”
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 9, 2023
Sarasota theater community mourns loss of stage legend Frank Galati

The two-time Tony Award winner and Asolo Rep associate artist died Jan. 2. He was 79 years old.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 13, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The best kind of burglary

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 18, 2011
Groups suggest ethics code for county workers

Saying policy changes in the wake of a county purchasing scandal won't do any good unless county employees follow the rules, several citizens' organizations are asking county government to adopt a code of ethics.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kim Seery, a Myakka City resident and treasurer for Preserve Our Wildlife Environment and Resources, doesn't want development to cross the Future Development Area Boundary line.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 8, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners continue discussion of Myakka boundary line

Commissioners listen to concerns about moving the Future Development Area Boundary line.

  • East County
  • News
Nickie Halbert said she is proud of how her young players have responded to being without their senior captains.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 24, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Riverview volleyball uses challenges to its advantage

The Rams have had younger players step into big roles.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Steve Branham thanks David Kotok for his speaking engagement at the Longboat Key Kiwanis Club's lunch meeting on Thursday, Jan. 18.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 19, 2018
Club hears expert's take on Bitcoin

Kiwanis Club on Longboat Key welcomes David Kotok, a chairman and co-founder of Cumberland Advisors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble founder and conductor Joe Miller will lead the group into its Thanksgiving Concert on Nov. 27 at Peace Presbyterian in Lakewood Ranch. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 21, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble begins its concert season

Peace Presbyterian will host the ensemble's Thanksgiving Concert on Nov. 27.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 17, 2013
Sarasota Bay Water Festival seeks submissions for photo contest

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival has announced the 'I Love Sarasota Bay' photo contest returns this fall with the theme, 'Celebrating the Beauty and Importance of Sarasota Bay.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brian Battie, who played for the Sailors as a sophomore, is back for his senior season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 8, 2019
Sarasota High football season preview

The Sarasota High Sailors football team believes it is close to righting the ship under Spencer Hodges.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Maddie Koczersut makes the winning throw for her team.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 16, 2018
Dodging for good

Lakewood Ranch high school students give back to a local charity.

  • East County
  • News
In recent years, a high percentage of migrant and wintering piping plovers have been recorded in Florida's state park and preserve beaches. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • October 7, 2021
Bird of the week: Piping plover

Small shorebirds need areas of undeveloped beaches to thrive in their visits to Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 24, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: None shall pass (well, you're OK)

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Katie Cunningham and Erik Meixelsperger. Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 14, 2017
Theater review: 'Double Indemnity'

Dog Days production of “Double Indemnity” investigates murder and morality in faithful adaptation of James M. Cain’s classic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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