What’s in a road name on Longboat Key? Politics, money & Google rankings
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
sreid@lbknews.com
There is a good bit of irony embedded in the issue of changing the name of Longboat Key’s primary thoroughfare that...
Region endures storm season waiting game
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
sreid@lbknews.com
Sarasota, Longboat Key, Siesta Key and all of the neighboring communities have been
playing a grueling and frustrating waiting game. A game...
Mote sets stage to inform generations about ocean environment, issues
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium will open the new Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA) to the public on Wednesday, October 8.
The 12-acre Mote SEA...
Sarasota schools narrowly change use of language
The Sarasota County School Board voted to cut certain terminology protecting race, religion, sexual orientation, and more from the district’s code of conduct.
The current...
New College to raise statue of Charlie Kirk on Sarasota campus
A statue of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk will soon stand on New College of Florida’s Sarasota campus.
“Charlie Kirk knew that universities are ground...
Assassinated Charlie Kirk owned Longboat residence
MAGA star Charlie Kirk was killed last week after being shot at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Kirk owned...
Longboat remembers Dr. Jim Whitman
Kiwanis Club President Michael Garey is humbled by the dedication and loyalty Longboat Dr. Jim Whitman showed the organization.
“It is with great sadness that...
Sarasota Players to open 96th season with The Wedding Singer
The Sarasota Players will launch its 96th season with the city-premiere of The Wedding Singer, the high-energy musical comedy with music by Matthew Sklar,...
Transparency urged for all St. Armands Circle redevelopment initiatives
St. Armands Circle Residents Association President Chris Goglia says he wants clear communication between the City of Sarasota when it comes to any initiatives...
Sarasota transfers $400,000 to offset parking revenue shortfall
The Sarasota City Commission voted last week to approve a $400,000 loan from the city’s General Fund to cover the debt service on the...