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Crews have installed the base of the new street lights near Gulf of Mexico Drive and Sloop Lane.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 19, 2021
Village residents ask for decorative street lights

The town of Longboat Key is planning to stick with the commission-approved street lights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alahna Smith, 4, and Lexi Gwen, 6 check out sand art at last year's festival.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 21, 2017
Freedom Fest set to continue steadfast tradition

The 15th annual Freedom Festival kicks off on July 4 at 9 a.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 24, 2021
Two-condo sale in the Casa de la Playa building is week's top real estate deal

Sale of a pair of condos on Siesta Key tops transactions for Sarasota and surrounding areas in the week of Oct. 11-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Braden River High School senior Jacob Sowards, 17, left, helps senior Ryan Stroup, 17, with a design for Captain's Cargo social media.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 28, 2019
Marketing students pick the right cargo

Braden River High School students see record-breaking sales with Captain's Cargo

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 2, 2019
Longboat beach bonds head to March ballot

With no Town Commission races to consider, referendum is the only local issue to on which to vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city hopes to replicate the success of the Siesta Key Breeze and mitigate traffic congestion by launching a trolley travelling from downtown to Lido Key. The service is expected to cost $1.5 million annually. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • September 16, 2021
City leaders, downtown property owners at odds over trolley funding

The City Commission is set to overrule the Downtown Improvement District’s proposed budget for the first time ever, a source of alarm among the self-taxing group.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Mud" (Courtesy photo)
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 29, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Mud'

In the new film, "Mud," Matthew McConaughey gives the performance of a lifetime in a meticulously and methodically paced tale of love and mistrust.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River Elementary School has a new kindness garden where students can leave a kindness rock or take a kindness rock and share it with others. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 10, 2021
Kindness grows with new garden in Lakewood Ranch

Braden River Elementary invites students to take a rock or leave a rock to spread kindness.

  • East County
  • News
“The Rollers 28" by Jorge Blanco was sold at auction by Christie's in New York for $20,000.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 9, 2014
Jorge Blanco's work goes global

After his first showing at Christie's in New York, Sarasota artist Jorge Blanco reflects on his worldwide reach.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 4, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 4

Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 4

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Randy Langley has qualified to challenge Jim Brown for one of the town's at-large Commission seats.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 19, 2018
Randy Langley to challenge Jim Brown

Randy Langley to challenge Jim Brown

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Frangipani flowers are easy to spot in Joan Durante Park.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 30, 2022
Spring has sprung on Longboat Key

Temperatures rise, flowers bloom and sunburned tourists appear.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • November 8, 2012
View history through the lens of world-renowned photographers

View history through the lens of world-renowned photographers

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 20, 2012
Island Chapel searches for its new minister

The Longboat Island Chapel has been hosting guest speakers, as the Pastoral Search Committee begins its search.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The artist will take six months to create “Embracing our Differences,” which is slated for installation in April.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2015
City approves first piece in roundabout art series

Next spring, the city will install a new piece of public art in the center of the roundabout at Main Street and Orange Avenue: a 20-foot-tall, 2,500-pound, infinity-symbol-shaped sculpture.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 17, 2021
Monique Oliel

Monique Oliel, 92 passed away July 29th at Venice Regional Hospital, Venice Florida. A long time resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Cast members and "recurring characters" Alex Kompothecras, Juliette Porter, Pauly Apostolides, Madisson Hausburg, Chloe Trautman, Garrett Miller, Kelsey Owens and Brandon Gomes — Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 19, 2017
'Siesta Key' cast responds to critics of new MTV show

The seven cast members aren't worried about an influx of negative feedback since the show was announced.

  • Arts + Culture
Haile Middle School seventh-grader Kaylee Kehler dribbles to the basket during the Nike Girls Basketball Camp July 6, at Lakewood Ranch High.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 13, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Nike Basketball Camp gives girls a place to hone their skills.

  • East County
  • Sports
Retired Air Force Major Lee Waters once used to "babysit" nuclear missiles.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 21, 2019
Bradenton retired Air Force pilot brings military stories to life

Bradenton retired Air Force pilot brings military stories to life

  • East County
  • News
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
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