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Developer Carlos Beruff says he could invest money for the Port Harbour Parkway extension into other projects, but prefers to spend the money now if it prevents tearing up newly built portions of Upper Manatee River Road later.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2015
Medallion advances Moore's Dairy site project

Developer Carlos Beruff plans to coordinate the extension of Port Harbour Parkway with improvements to Upper Manatee River Road.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Dwight Fitch, chairwoman Marjan Zaun and Jill Fitch
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 28, 2023
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation brings Hollywood to the Hyatt

The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation's annual Party Under The Stars had a classic Hollywood feel on Feb. 25.

  • Black Tie
The Longboat Key Town Commission is waiting for the Longboat Key Fire Rescue union to ratify a new three-year contract.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 8, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission establishes election date

The Longboat Key Town Commission will move its election date to March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Standing water was rising on the island ahead of Hurricane Eta in November 2020.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 25, 2021
Longboat Key, county leaders on hurricane preps: 'Have a plan'

Thursday marked the second consecutive year that Longboat Key leaders held a "Zoominar" to outline hurricane preparations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The board will decide once again whether to approve the ODP at an upcoming meeting, along with an application for a special-exception use of the chapel property and a site-plan amendment.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
P&Z to re-dial cell tower ODP

Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile have agreed to submit detailed construction plans as part of their applications to bring a 150-foot tower to the Longboat Island Chapel property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 6, 2015
O' Christmas Tree: FirstSarasota singing tree comes to life

The 42nd annual Singing Christmas Tree kicks off performances Sunday, Dec. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 19, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre serves up something delightful in 'Something Rotten!'

Two struggling playwrights try a little theatrical magic to beat the Bard in “Something Rotten!” at Florida Studio Theatre. What could possibly go wrong?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 31, 2018
Former Longboat Mayor Rothenberg dies at 92

Lee Rothenberg served as the mayor of Longboat Key during his decades of public service on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Manager Tom Harmer, town labor attorney Reynolds Allen, Southwest Florida Police Benevolent Association president Mick McHale and union attorney Caroleen Brej at the November impasse-resolution meeting.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 1, 2020
Police, town have a deal on contract

Three-year pact agreed to by town and union bumps pay, town contributions to retirement plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 20, 2018
Cops Corner: No license to drive

Police reports from around Longboat Key,

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 15, 2011
Briefs

Gavin Meshad appointed BID director, Village sewer line ruptures on Broadway, Evacuation assistance program announced

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 14, 2018
Dads' personalities take form in Lakewood Ranch

Let's Create Art students in Lakewood Ranch draw their dad in honor of Father's Day.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy. Main Plaza originally dates back to 1985.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 21, 2022
First peek of new Main Plaza revealed

Developers release renderings of the highly anticipated One Main Plaza in marketing materials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charlie Kennedy, a member of the School Board of Manatee County, debates Bradenton's Garin Hoover when the School District of Manatee County's 1-mill property tax referendum was being voted on in 2018. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 13, 2021
Some Manatee County residents ready to oppose school district's tax referendum

Opposition says taxpayers will enable wasteful school district by approving referendum.

  • East County
  • Schools
John Brill is a founding member of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 8, 2022
John Brill, an honored and humble veteran and Rotarian

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key is holding its ninth annual Veterans Day event on Friday at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nikki and Kim Williams experienced their own Christmas miracle, a kidney donation from Nikki to her mom.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 22, 2021
Lakewood Ranch woman's kidney the perfect Christmas gift for her mom

A year after a Lakewood Ranch mom receives a kidney from her daughter, both are doing fine.

  • East County
  • News
Urban Land Institute panelists stretch their legs for a view of Sarasota Bay in Longbeach Village.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 23, 2013
ULI shares first impressions

The Urban Land Institute saw both decadence and decay during a bus tour of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sean Laureano used the three years between his first Puerto Rico team tryout and the 2022 championships to improve his game and earn a sport on the U21 team alongside his brother Christian Laureano.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2022
Cardinal Mooney High School brothers represent Puerto Rico in the Lacrosse U21 World Championship

East County's Christian and Sean Laureano will play in the lacrosse world championships Aug. 10-20 in Limerick, Ireland.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 4, 2019
Historic Terrace Building undergoes renovations, renewal

Originally built in 1925 by developer Charles Ringling, the Terrace Administration Building is getting a breath of fresh air with renovations that are designed to both preserve history and increase utilization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Coach Dave Frantz was inducted into the Florida Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame earlier this year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2013
Going out in style

After 28 seasons at the helm, Lakewood Ranch High boys golf coach Dave Frantz retired from coaching Nov. 6. He left on top, with the team winning its third-consecutive state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
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