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Kurt Schultheis Property owners are seeking to turn the site of the former Longboat Key Animal Clinic at 5530 Gulf of Mexico Drive into a 74-seat restaurant.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 30, 2014
Vet office site sought for a new Key eatery

A couple with restaurant experience wants to open a new Key dining spot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Paradise Center Executive Director Suzy Brenner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 30, 2018
The Paradise Center announces moving plans

The Center will relocate to Temple Beth Israel while it continues to raise funds for a permanent home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cyndi Seamon can still watch the sunset. Photo courtesy of Cyndi Seamon.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 23, 2020
On Longboat Key, your neighbors get creative with quarantine

From getting outside to returning to old projects, there are many ways to stay busy even at home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner David Brenner worked on the Vision Plan on the Planning and Zoning Board level.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 9, 2011
Commission adopts town's Vision Plan

The commission officially adopted the Vision Plan, a document the town will use to plan the next 20 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 7, 2019
Season is Back, Baby

CANDance’s Tournament of Champions brought the noise, The Golden Ticket fundraiser transformed Michael’s On East and I learned to love Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
These hatchlings emerged from a nest in Venice. Photo courtesy of Mote.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 3, 2018
First hatchlings of the year make their way to Gulf

Mote reported that one nest had hatched on Longboat Key and another hatched on Venice June 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo Sandor Jakovics, Krisztina Ihaszy, Sue Dickson and Watkins Fessal, nicknamed "the four crazies," are hoping to set a new Guinness World Record for continuous badminton doubles play.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 24, 2014
Call me crazy

Sandor Jakovics and Krisztina Ihaszy plan to play badminton for 34 straight hours - a world record.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 14, 2019
John Goodman remembered as intelligent musician and conversationalist

The pianist and president of two Sarasota music organizations died Jan. 1 at 81.

  • Arts + Culture
William Feicht
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 29, 2015
Realtor, 20, is fresh face on the market

William Feicht can’t legally order a drink, but he has proven he can help sell nearly $1 million worth of real estate.

  • East County
  • News
Work along Gulf of Mexico Drive over the last few weeks does not involve the town's underground-utilities project, but is a separate project involving replacement of leases cell-service cables.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 21, 2019
Longboat to hold undergound-utilities kick-off event

The town hopes to inform residents of the coming project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The concept plan presented Jan. 18 includes a new community center building, kayak launch, multi-use active recreation space and a community garden.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 2, 2012
Second Bayfront Park meeting planned for Monday

The meeting is open to the public and will seek resident input about the park's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vanessa Baugh announced last week she will compete for the District 5 Manatee County commission seat for the 2012 election.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2011
Baugh announces commission candidacy

Lakewood Ranch businesswomen Vanessa Baugh is the first to challenge incumbent Donna Hayes for the District 5 Manatee County Board of County Commissioners seat.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 4, 2018
Ziegler seeking re-election to Sarasota County School Board

Former teacher Nick Guy is challenging her for the seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 19, 2012
Commission to consider changes to enforcement

As complaints about noise in the Village continue, residents and businesses look for more consistent enforcement.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2012
Planning Commission to consider development

The Manatee County Planning Commission will meet at 9 a.m. March 8.

  • East County
  • News
Bri Demeno (7) takes a face-off for Monsters Lacrosse against Beast Lacrosse.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2018
Rip up your conceptions of area lacrosse

The 2018 Rippin' at the Ranch showcase, held at Premier Sports Campus on June 23-24, was an example of how much the sport has grown in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Andy Lee loves Smokey Bear. The mural outside Florida Forest Service Myakka River District's office on State Road 70 currently is modified to showcase Smokey Bear's 75th anniversary.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 19, 2019
Smokey Bear is top of mind in Bradenton

Retired ranger wants residents to think about Smokey Bear and fire prevention.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Mayor George Spoll
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 6, 2018
Blustery, yes, but right

George Spoll takes it to Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bradenton man dies in three-car accident.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 21, 2017
Bradenton man dies in S.R. 64 crash

Three cars involved in crash at S.R 64 and Rye Road.

  • East County
  • News
Town commissioners approved a four-month extension of the grandfathered tourism units at the shuttered resort Dec. 11, making the latest tourism extension deadline April 30.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 2, 2014
Year in Review: December 2013, Colony receives four-month extension

Commissioners extended the deadline for the property's grandfathered status but will hold a public hearing to determine whether the town should take action to demolish the Colony's buildings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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