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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 18, 2012
Imagine School of Lakewood Ranch launches K-Kids Club

K-Kids, the service program for elementary students under the Kiwanis Club umbrella, began last month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 28, 2010
Business Observer

Euphemia Haye takes the cake for desserts; Owners of Cafe Galante to hold open house; Local restaurants prepare for Savor Sarasota event; Tasti D-Lite reopens on St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Town Center land awaits further amenities in 2021.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 13, 2021
Longboat leaders continue to hone concept of Town Center's next move

With more improvements coming in 2021, talk returns to building a privately funded community center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of several county agencies chat after a hurricane training session at the Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 22, 2012
County preps for hurricane season

Members of various Sarasota County agencies have started training for the 2012 hurricane season, which is expected to bring about 10 storms, at the Emergency Operations Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission voted unanimously to accept a settlement agreement that Armstrong had already signed at a Thursday, April 19 special meeting.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 25, 2012
FULL STORY: Town settles Armstrong case

The commission has agreed to settle a 2010 code enforcement dispute, but Mayor Jim Brown had strong words for resident Jim Armstrong.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Farmers Market of Lakewood Ranch was crowded 10 minutes after it opened at its new site at Waterside Place.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 7, 2021
Market at Lakewood Ranch enjoys huge opening at Waterside Place

Market at Lakewood Ranch's debut at Waterside Place is a hit.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 9, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Buy my fentanyl

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sandi Love reads from her notes for a guided meditation.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 11, 2021
Class offers a simple message: just relax

Meditation and Stress Relief at Longboat Key's The Paradise Center picks up where yoga leaves off.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 5, 2016
Cops Corner: 10.06.2016

Cops Corner: East County Oct. 6

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
John Nicoletti (left) and Dave Huff) traveled to Longboat Key from Sebastian, Florida.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Mark Bergin |
  • November 29, 2021
For Longboat Key snowbirds, many happy returns

With the doors open to overseas and Canadian visitors, residents see potential for a strong season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fountain at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 2, 2020
Bubbles on the rise in Lakewood Ranch

Fountain on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch overflows with bubbles.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 30, 2013
Email urges commission shake-up

IPOC President Bob White's email to Longboat residents asks for help to 'throw the rascals' on the commission out of office.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Isles Association President Tony Romanus sits, in November, in one of the medians in which the beautification project is taking place. The stop-work order was subsequently lifted and the project is now underway again.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 13, 2016
Siesta Isles’ project troubles spur ordinance changes

Recipients of Neighborhood Initiatives Grants may get stamp approval to alter or trim trees in public rights of way.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Monday marked the first in-person meeting held in Longboat Key since March 23.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 2, 2020
Longboat Key resumes in-person meetings

The town is planning to use a hybrid approach through the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bill Vogel tells the board why Florida School Board Association is the best choice.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 5, 2020
Sarasota School Board selects superintendent search firm

The board selected Florida School Board Association to lead the search for a new leader.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Architect Michael Halflants hoped Whitaker Lofts would be a defining project for the North Trail. Rendering courtesy Halflants + Pichette Architects.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 29, 2019
North Trail plans promote walkability

As a developer works on a mixed-use project, the Sarasota City Commission will consider new regulations for the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(Photo via the city of Sarasota)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 29, 2022
Sewer-line break in Sarasota spills 340,000 gallons, city says

Water testing near Whitaker Bayou shows levels returning to normal after the break Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patricia and Ward Maxson at a Longboat Key event in 2016.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 11, 2021
Circle of life: Hospice nurse cares for doctor who delivered her

Kelly McFarland was born prematurely at 2 pounds, 4 ounces. Four decades later, she provided care to the doctor who delivered her.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key meets for their montly meeting to discuss the Dec. 3 Lawn Party by the Bay.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 15, 2022
Kiwanis Lawn Party tops record

The Kiwanis Club met Thursday morning to discuss the results of their annual lawn party held on Dec. 3 at Ken Thompson Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney football coach Jared Clark said this spring should have been important for his team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 6, 2020
For Cardinal Mooney, the loss of spring football practice affected big plans

New coach Jared Clark was hoping to see his players on the field for the first time.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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