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The workshop will take place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 15, 2011
Proposed bill could terminate town's business tax receipt program

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss Florida House Bill 4025 and Florida Senate Bill 760 at today's workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Sanddy Marchena and his wife, Melodie Marchena, love living in Florida with their daughters, Camila and Sophia Marchena. Sanddy Marchena says immigrating to the U.S. changed the trajectory of his life. (Courtesy p)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 29, 2022
US citizenship opens a world of opportunities for Lakewood Ranch man

Sanddy Marchena says his mother's decision to immigrate to the U.S. changed the trajectory of his life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
MUST USE SOMEWHERE: Tony Veatch on violin with guest musicians Susan Werner and Roy Brady
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 23, 2021
The Sunset Club: Musicians brighten the day with sunset condo concerts

Tony Veatch, Cary Jacobs and Denny Petersen are three Gulf Haven condo residents that put on a music show for friends and neighbors each sunset.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city's year-round tree lights are maintained by the Downtown Improvement District, an expense the group expects to total $60,000 in fiscal year 2022. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • August 26, 2021
City leaders consider options for downtown lights

Mayor Hagen Brody is determined to bring enhanced holiday lighting to downtown Sarasota. Do other officials share his passion for that cause?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission is planning to hold a physical quorum on Nov. 2 with four commissioners meeting in-person at Town Hall. Town staff has installed plexiglass barriers to separate commissioners.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 27, 2020
Commission prepares to resume in-person meetings

The Longboat Key Town Commission has not held an in-person meeting since March 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hannah Mauer, Aaron Whitley, Jacqueline Putrino, Alana Kutt and Rachel Carlson took home the state title. Photo courtesy Regina Putrino.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 5, 2020
Rams girls golf celebrates state title win

Riverview High took the title after finishing top-three the past two seasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
CreArte Latino leads a workshop called Paint & Fun with Amalia Flores. (courtesy)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 20, 2021
CreArte Latino Cultural Center looks forward to its new home

The center has some milestones coming up in its growth. Artistic director Franco shares insights on its ongoing evolution.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2014
Culture shock

The Sarasota Christian boys basketball team advanced to the state semifinals for the first time in school history Feb. 25 in Lakeland.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barry Napshin retired from Alta Vista 25 years ago.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 26, 2020
Teachers throw 90th birthday surprise party for former Alta Vista principal

Barry Napshin turns 90 on Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Palm Aire Women's Club member Lesa Hartigan walks the runaway during the Mission Possible fashion show.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 6, 2022
Fashion mission accomplished at Palm Aire Country Club in Sarasota

The Palm Aire Women's Club of Sarasota shows its style with fashion fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cable TV customers were greeted with this message on Monday.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 25, 2022
Internet, cable TV service returning following Comcast fiber cut

Outage affected broad swath of southwest Florida and beyond.

  • Sarasota
  • News
It takes Jay Morgan about 30-40 minutes to restring a tennis racket.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 3, 2021
Jovial tennis enthusiast strings jokes and rackets together

Jay Morgan is a familiar face among the members of the Longboat Key Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Sims’ multimedia collaborative art project has taken on many iterations, but this is the most timely of them all. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 13, 2019
'SquareRoot of Love: Broken Heart' event remembers Parkland victims

Local poets and performers tackle America’s most heartbreaking issue on the anniversary of the Parkland shooting.

  • Arts + Culture
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association will ask the Longboat Key Town Commission at its 7 p.m. Monday, May 2 regular meeting to grant a continuance of the resort's tourism abandonment order until Dec. 31, 2012.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 27, 2011
Rebuilding roadblock?

A town ordinance could prevent the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort from renovating what currently exists on the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The proposal would replace the current concession area at the pavilion with a restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2015
Could a mini golf course come to Lido Beach?

Could a mini golf course come to Lido Beach?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Diana, Armando and Judith Nino
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 17, 2020
Spanish Main celebrates citizenship with employee

At Spanish Main Yacht Club, residents showed their appreciation for Nino.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Steve Kulp drives into the Wednesday car show at Lakewood Main Street with his pooch, Abby.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 6, 2017
"Cruzin'" in Lakewood Ranch

Car show provides a break from the worry about the impending hurricane.

  • East County
  • News
Quik-n-Easy opened over the weekend with typical convenience store fare but will temporarily increase its grocery offerings.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 15, 2012
Businesses stock up for Publix closure

Local merchants plan to increase their offerings during the eight months in which the island will be without a supermarket.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joe Di Bartolomeo
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 15, 2022
Tara CDD, Seat 1: Joe Di Bartolomeo

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Bryan Gagg.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 10.26.17

East County High 5 Moments: 10.26.17

  • East County
  • Sports
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