The Sun-Bleached Mecca: How Nick Bollettieri and IMG created the Center of the Tennis Universe
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
sreid@lbknews.com
If you drive down 53rd Avenue West in Bradenton, Florida, past the strip malls and the swaying palms that define this...
Homegrown ‘Sips’ Expands as Corporate Giant Retreats
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
sreid@lbknews.com
In the delicate ecosystem of Longboat Key’s post-hurricane recovery, a telling economic indicator might just be a cup of coffee.
For nearly...
A Life of Service and Stewardship: Remembering Randy Clair (1939–2026)
LBKNews Special Report
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Longboater Randy Clair was known as the man who did the homework.
When he sat on the dais at Longboat Key Town Hall,...
Shore Restaurant’s Plan for St. Armands Sparks Zoning and ‘Visioning’ Controversy
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
sreid@lbknews.com
A high-profile effort to reopen the popular Shore restaurant on St. Armands Circle has ignited a contentious debate over zoning, density,...
Coffee, Resilience, and the Future of Food Trucks on Longboat
LBKNews Special Report
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In the chaotic aftermath of the 2024 hurricane season, sometimes a simple cup of coffee represents more than just caffeine—it represents a...
Legal Reality Check: State Hurricane Law Blocks Longboat from Imposing Strict Occupancy Deadlines
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As Longboat Key residents and business owners continue the long, emotional slog of rebuilding after the devastating 2024 hurricane season, a contentious...
Mission Accomplished: Town Ready to Take a Victory Lap Over Country Club Shores Turn Lanes
Get ready for the metaphorical confetti. On Monday, the Town of Longboat Key paused its regular business to perform a time-honored municipal tradition: the...
The Science of “Home”: How Connection to Place Could Solve the Gulf’s STEM Crisis
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is betting that the key to solving the Gulf Coast’s future environmental challenges isn’t just better...
A Savage Journey into the Heart of Longboat Tennis
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
sreid@lbknews.com
We were somewhere around the service line at the Public Tennis Center, ankle-deep in the green grit, when the realization hit...