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The home at 171 Whittier Drive sold for $15.8 million. Built in 2023, it has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,367 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 29, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for April 13-17 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A John Ringling Estates home on Whittier Drive tops the week’s sales at $15.8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Skyler Betts is the CEO of All 4 the Members, a nonprofit that serves residents, 65 and older, living in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 29, 2026
Nonprofit supports seniors and caregivers in Sarasota, Manatee counties

All 4 the Members offers resources and financial support to residents who are 65 and older.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A rendering of the 12U baseball/softball fields five-plex that will be built at UMR Sports complex in East County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2026
Expansion 'gets real' at UMR Sports of Bradenton

A wealth of sports fields and amenities are being added to the former Moore Dairy Farm property.

  • East County
  • News
Raising roads in several Longboat Key neighborhoods is a priority for town leaders, but paying for the neighborhood resiliency projects is a more difficult ask than originally anticipated with a new $30 million price tag.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 27, 2026
Town forms 'steady as we go' budget as revenues uncertain

The 2027 fiscal year budget formation process continued with a strategic planning retreat meeting April 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The expansion of McCown Towers would surround the parking structure that would include 160 public parking spaces owned by the city.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 22, 2026
Senior affordable housing project funding remains one step short

Sarasota Housing Authority is pledged $3 million from the county to close a funding gap for McCown Towers. Another $8 million from the city still requires a commission vote.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Samantha Esposito celebrates her graduation with grandparents Mabel and Anthony.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 4, 2026
Help celebrate new grads

Send information about graduates living on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands or Bird keys who deserve celebration this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An artistic rendering by Hoyt Architects of the street level of the proposed Obsidian at 126 N. Palm Ave.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 27, 2026
Controversial downtown tower comes back before City Commission

A mediated agreement between city staff and the developer of the previously rejected Obsidian tower will be considered by the Sarasota City Commission on May 4.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Lake Club home at 15421 Anchorage Place sold for $5.65 million. Built in 2024, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,892 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 28, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for April 13-17 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Anchorage Place topped the week’s sales at $5.65 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Barbara Geldbart (1930-2026)
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 24, 2026
Barbara Geldbart

Barbara Geldbart passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at the age of 95.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Costello’s Neighborhood Pizza owner Kenny Palin takes a pie out of the oven at the Longboat Key branch of Costello’s.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • May 12, 2026
Owner rebrands Longboat, Gulf Gate pizza joints to Costello's Neighborhood Pizza

As the franchise contract reached expiration, owner Kenny Palin decided to personalize his two pizzerias with a family name.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Tenants at the Stickney Point property range from a wealth planning firm to a boat club.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 27, 2026
The details behind Sarasota County's Stickney Point land deal

Sarasota County leaders, looking to add park space and water access for residents, have zeroed in on a site just off Siesta Key. The $21 million project, to some, is a gem-like opportunity. For others, it's ripe with questions.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Seniors Eliana Yeboah, Suzan Ikele, Jeffrey Crabtree and Sara Johnson are among the first class of graduating seniors to complete all four years at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 13, 2026
East Manatee seniors prepare for final assignment: A graduation speech

The chosen speakers for the various Manatee County commencement ceremonies are eager to connect with their peers.

  • East County
  • Schools
Officer Jorge Castro had his badge pinned onto his uniform by his wife, Melissa Castro, after he was sworn in as the newest Longboat Key Police Department officer Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • May 11, 2026
New Longboat Key police officer brings force to 19

Officer Jorge Castro most recently served as a police officer with the Bradenton Beach Police Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kellen Dorsch and his wife Alanna Giuliani sit with Velly.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 29, 2026
6th annual Get Your Mutt Movin' helps get support moving for rescue animals

The annual event, a fundraiser for Satchel's Last Resort, raised about $45,000, according to the rescue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Karen and Gregg Sweeney, Chris and Cathy Goglia, and Debbie McPeak socialize at the Longboat Key Club's farewell lawn party on May 15.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 20, 2026
Longboaters jam with Big Z Band to close out season

The Longboat Key Club held one of its final farewell events of the season with a music-centered lawn party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Adriana Fil, Mya Fil and Charlotte Miller greet adoptable puppies from Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Center at Woofstock on Lakewood Main Street.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 19, 2026
First Woofstock event fills Lakewood Main Street with dogs

More than 30 pet-centered vendors, a Puppy Pals Live show, caricatures and more attracted dog lovers to Lakewood Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Instructor Suzy Brenner leads her "Stretch and Strengthen" class for the first official activity following The Paradise Center reopening on Sept. 29 at Longboat Island Chapel.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 14, 2026
The Paradise Center expands digital classes

New livestreams of movement classes will be available online to members of the community center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gary Hagen, owner of Elegant Lady Cheesecake Parlor, recently published his first book, "Romancing Hollywood."
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 13, 2026
Longboat sweets shop owner pens Hollywood-centric book

Gary Hagen, owner of Elegant Lady Cheesecake Parlor, has brought his love for Hollywood from the shop to the written page with his first book.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andrii Padkovskyi plays the titular role in Asolo Rep's "Fiddler on the Roof," which runs through May 24.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 20, 2026
A Ukrainian fiddler finds his roof in Sarasota

After a musical family escaped war in Ukraine, two brothers land at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
A rendering of the street level of 1260 North Palm Residences.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 7, 2026
Condo tower controversy appears headed back to mediation

For the second time, the Sarasota City Commission sides with opponents of 1260 North Palm Residences as the developer weighs his options for further legal action.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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