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Jack Daly is Longboat Key's representative on the board of the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 14, 2017
Longboat commissioner to FDOT: swing for the fences

With Barrier Islands Traffic Study, Jack Daly hopes for big, deliverable ideas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 21, 2014
Planning Commission OKs rezone for Eide library

The Sarasota County Planning Commission yesterday unanimously approved the rezone of 58 acres of bayfront property slated to board scholars studying one of the largest collections of Chinese literature in the world.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 4, 2016
UPDATE: Stolen firearm leads to Sarasota school lockdown

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a vehicle burglary that occurred at Sarasota Ford, while officers have lifted the lockdown at surrounding schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The U.S. 41-Gulfstream Avenue intersection isn’t too busy in August, but barrier island residents believe improving traffic flow on these streets is crucial. The city, however, is focusing more on pedestrian-oriented changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 17, 2017
Taming U.S. 41: City, residents discuss roadway changes

The city wants to make U.S. 41 safer for pedestrians. Residents want to make it less congested. Is there a solution that can satisfy everyone’s needs?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 10, 2016
Bondi: Longboat can’t cite boaters for noise

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming: ‘If need be, we’ll send a test case through.’

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 11, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Approximately 350 athletes competed in last year’s Longboat Key Triathlon.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 25, 2011
LLSA Chamber seeks triathlon volunteers

Up to 150 volunteers are needed for the Oct. 23 event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
June LeBell. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 1, 2017
Remembering June LeBell, the voice of Sarasota’s music community

Known for her warmth and expertise, the singer, music critic, radio personality and lecturer died Sunday, April 30.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Susannah "Zana" Carbajal with her husband, Esteban, and their four kids, Rosalind, Teodoro, Roma and Joaquin.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 18, 2019
Picture of Health: Susannah "Zana" Carbajal

The East County resident uses her kids to help her get a good work out in Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • Health
The study would be conducted by the Manatee Chamber Foundation in conjunction with the University of South Florida College of Public Health.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 5, 2014
County considers health care study

With the depletion of a health care trust fund looming, Manatee County Government is proposing a yearlong health care study to help form a comprehensive health care plan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 29, 2013
Longboat Island Chapel hosts aging seminars

First topic deals with geriatric case managers

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith taught his daughter, Amanda Smith Tullidge, about the importance of giving at an early age.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man has special gift for giving

Lakewood Ranch man collects $25,025 from his neighbors to benefit Bradenton's Stillpoint House of Prayer.

  • East County
  • News
 Ovation summer campers Zola Gutierrez and Alexa Hornung rehearse “Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now,” from the musical “Hairspray.”
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 16, 2018
The Beat Goes On

Michelle McCord is giving the most heartfelt performance of her career at the Ovation School of Musical Theatre.

  • LWR Life
Brittany McManus says staying positive is not always easy, but everyone should try. "In one split second, everything can change," she says. "Nothing is given."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 17, 2019
Boating accident can't rob Lakewood Ranch woman's passion for life

Brittany McManus tries to focus on her blessings.

  • East County
  • News
Jesse Biter, FSF President Angela Suggs and FSF Board Vice Chair Jeff Mielke. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 22, 2017
Sarasota man named chairman of Florida Sports Foundation board

The FSF is the state's lead sports promotion and development organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2010
Eye on the prize

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch cowboys and Sarasota polo players competed in fishing, skeet shooting, calf roping, team penning and even a polo match during the annual SMR Cup Jan. 30-31.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles wants to address the concerns of residents before he files another application.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 14, 2013
Mar Vista hearing canceled

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles will not submit an application before the town's summer hiatus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 17, 2013
Braden River to host golf tournament

The Braden River High baseball and softball teams will hold their first golf tournament Oct. 19, at Tara Golf and Country Club, 6602 Drewrys Bluff, Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Louise Buckley
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2018
Heritage Harbour North CDD Seat 5: Louise Buckley

Tax preparer vies for board seat.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 18, 2009
Roundabouts increase time

Although it's widely believed that roundabouts save time, the city's consultant finds that the trips between downtown and the barrier islands would take up to a minute longer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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