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A baby turtle from Longboat Key was rehabbing this summer after it disoriented and ended up in a pool. Photo Credit: Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 17, 2021
Longboat Key considers added sea turtle protections

Longboat Key town commissioners have yet to consider an ordinance, but discussions have continued.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brian Haverlock and Sabrina Small. Photo by Heidi Kurpiela.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 11, 2012
Scene & Heard

Artistic duo says, 'Sayonara, Sarasota'; Speaking of bittersweet good-byes ...

  • Arts + Culture
East County's Arne Hansen told stories of his time as a bombardier during WWII.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 20, 2020
Bradenton man shares stories of life and death aboard a B-17 in WWII

WWII bombardier from Bradenton talks about his days aboard a B-17.

  • East County
  • News
On Sept. 17, Unicorp CEO Chuck Whittall appeared before the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 23, 2021
Unicorp asks St. Regis condo buyers for 13% price increase

Unicorp CEO Chuck Whittall cited how the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the costs of the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tony Squitieri, the vice president of land resources for Taylor Morrison's southwest Florida division, said the new Culinary Center will give Esplanade residents more options.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 10, 2018
Culinary Center will provide Esplanade residents with dining options

Residents won't have to leave their Lakewood Ranch neighborhood to experience multiple culinary choices.

  • East County
  • News
Photographer Bruna Stude focuses on the plight of the shark and the ocean in her show at the Alfstad& Contemporary gallery.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 30, 2015
Bruna Stude: Ocean meets Art

The artist and photographer's new exhibit at the Alfstad& Contemporary gallery (running from Oct. 2-30) presents the fragile yet powerful nature of the ocean and the often misunderstood shark.

  • Arts + Culture
Matt Bertrand runs the Dunes 100. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 15, 2017
Sheriff's Office sergeant fights off mental fatigue to complete Dunes 100 ultramarathon

He completed the run in under 22 hours.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 7, 2019
Police department's newest officers have loads of experience

Tillman, Puccio took oath in early October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Lake Club home at 16218 Daysailor Trail sold for $2.6 million. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,025 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 16, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 1-5 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Daysailor Trail tops the week's sales at $2.6 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Taelor Scheuer |
  • August 1, 2013
Get the Look! How to Make Smoky Eyes

Get the Look! How to Make Smoky Eyes

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Resort at Longboat Key Club plans to have Longboat Club Road moved by Thanksgiving.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 23, 2018
Longboat P&Z Board approves new Key Club driving range

The Islandside resort has plans to construct a more shallow and narrow driving range, a new cart barn and a new pro shop — a project that follows in the wake of a another to move Longboat Club Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sue Jones, an Ohio resident who is vacationing in Sarasota, snaps a picture of Unconditional Surrender Wednesday morning. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By David Conway |
  • May 21, 2015
Unconditional Surrender owner advocates for upgrades

The man who donated the statue to the city is pushing officials to make improvements to the area surrounding the landmark.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • March 19, 2014
Common Nonsense: Hit me again, barkeep, and again, and again

Common Nonsense: Hit me again, barkeep, and again, and again

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Howie and Harry won't be available for adoption for a few more weeks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 28, 2016
East County resident’s love of dogs fosters a novel idea

A Summerfield author has written a guide to fostering pooches.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson briefs Siesta Key Village Association members on government affairs during a July 3 meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 3, 2012
Code enforcement update for SKVA

Sarasota County planning and development staff will chat with the Siesta Key Village association

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kelly's Roast Beef is expected to open in mid-September at UTC.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 24, 2022
Kelly’s Roast Beef to bring a taste of the Northeast to University Park

The owner of the sandwich chain, set to open locally in September, says he wanted to bring a taste of Boston to Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Business
Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 1, 2016
Embracing the unknown with FST Improv's Comedy Lottery

Embracing the Unknown: FST Improv Comedy Lottery

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 5, 2021
Town leaders move ahead with environmental projects

The town of Longboat Key considered several environmental projects to satisfy the FDEP consent order following the June 2020 sewage spill.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mark Ormond, exhibit curator at Ringling College of Art and Design, believes Warren Reinecker’s designs were influenced by NASA vehicles. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 18, 2017
Ringling College exhibit proves car design can be both functional and artistic

The latest exhibit at Ringling College of Art and Design's Lois & David Stulberg Gallery gives viewers a unique peek into the world — and art — of vehicle design.

  • Arts + Culture
Achim and Erika Ginsberg-Klemmt stand on the dock a Lawrence Pointe property owner built in 1994. The ownership of the dock, and of the land it sits on, has been questioned by the couple’s neighbors. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • August 14, 2014
Couple fights zoning regulations

Achim and Erika Ginsberg-Klemmt have faced a litany of obstacles - and haven't backed down.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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