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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2014
Legislature amends bill to fix a density glitch

The annual Florida Legislative session has been a good one for the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Library currently has 18,000 to 20,000 titles in stock, including fiction and non-fiction, mysteries, biographies and a collection of audio books.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 17, 2010
Library opens for winter hours

The Longboat Library is now open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One man dies in State Road 64 accident near Myakka.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 17, 2022
Man dies after Sunday crash on State Road 64 near Myakka

One-vehicle crash on State Road 64 leads to death of Wauchula man.

  • East County
  • News
When they moved to Florida, Chris and Tammy Sachs downsized a lot of things — including their Christmas tree.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 24, 2020
Holidays past and present on Longboat Key

No holiday season has ever quite been like 2020, and many hope there's never another one.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
City of Sarasota will not take gamble on casinos

Sarasota city commissioners unanimously agreed Monday that Las Vegas-style casinos are not in the cards for the city's future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh confirms the state will give 1,000 vaccinations a day on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Premier Sports Campus.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 15, 2021
Premier Sports Campus to host COVID-19 vaccinations in Lakewood Ranch

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says Lakewood Ranch residents will get 1,000 COVID-19 vaccinations a day in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 17, 2020
Meals on wheels

The Bird Key Yacht Club is bringing comfort meals to medical workers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River High School student Taylor Nelson, 16, returns books to their shelves for community service hours.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 16, 2016
Braden River Library turns another page

The branch celebrates its 25th anniversary March 19 and hopes an expansion will be part of its future.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 14, 2010
Vertex continues with cell tower plans

After reaching an impasse with Manatee County regarding a proposed tower in River Club, the developer is taking the battle to federal court.

  • East County
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 14, 2013
7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/14 Sarasota Film Festival

7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/14 Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Esteban Bravo and Beth David submitted “In a Heartbeat” for the best animated short category at the Oscars. Courtesy image
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 18, 2017
Ringling College grads win award for LGBTQ animated short

When two young filmmakers followed their hearts, their heartfelt animated film won a Student Academy award — and could also win an Oscar.

  • Arts + Culture
Susan Smith, Finance Director, says the budget tool is the best investment the town has ever made.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 21, 2018
Longboat buys budget prediction tool

The intricate spreadsheet offers the town a means to predict outcomes of financial decisions for years to come.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held a workshop on coyotes on Longboat Key last week.
  • By Columnist . |
  • September 4, 2018
Letters to the editor: Get rid of the island's coyotes

Longboat readers sound off.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 18, 2019
Jimmy Wales talks Wikipedia, future of internet in Sarasota

The Wikipedia founder shared his thoughts on internet accessibility, censorship and more as part of the RCLA Town Hall Lecture series.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A picture of the water main break. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 15, 2020
Longboat Key estimates 11 million gallons spilled in June's sewage break

The estimation is lower than what the town of Longboat Key initially reported to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vacation rentals like this one in East County currently are not allowed for short-term rentals. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 19, 2020
Manatee County advances plan to reopen vacation rentals

The plan must be reviewed by state the Department of Business and Professional Regulation and the governor's office.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • August 20, 2009
Neighbors: Helen Vetter

Neighbors: Helen Vetter

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 4, 2014
Commission approves $1.5 million land purchase

Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of a 2.8-acre parcel behind Publix Monday night, citing overwhelming support from residents and surrounding businesses for a future town center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A streetlight is pictured in the Country Club Shores neighborhood.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 8, 2021
Longboat Key sticking with approved streetlights despite resident criticisms

Part of Longboat Key's undergrounding project calls for the installation of new streetlights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The school district is predicting 938 new students next year.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 19, 2015
School Board predicts increase in teacher vacancies for the fall

The school board is considering a status-quo budget for 2015-2016 to allow a focus on staffing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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