Monthly Archives: August, 2025

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The View from the Bridge: What Sarasota’s New City Manager Means for the Barrier Islands

STEVE REID Editor & Publisher sreid@lbknews.com The City of Sarasota finally has...

Gag Order on the Gulf: Longboat Key Prepares for Legal War Over ‘Half Moon House’ Demolition

STEVE REID Editor & Publisher sreid@lbknews.com Drive down Gulfside Road today, and...

From Washington Post Company President to Longboat Key: How Alan Spoon Helped Shape Our Digital Future

STEVE REID Editor & Publisher sreid@lbknews.com We have all witnessed how information...

Slow Down, Sarasota: State Advances 10 MPH E-Bike Speed Limit Near Pedestrians

STEVE REID Editor & Publisher sreid@lbknews.com Who doesn't like to ride fast...

What’s the big deal with seagrass cover levels in Sarasota Bay?

The following is a report on the state of Sarasota Seagrass from outgoing Executive Director of Sarasota Bay Estuary Program David Tomasko. Hopefully, you’re aware...

COVID Variant Driving Up Cases

The new variant XFG, or “Stratus,” has become the third-most dominant strain of COVID-19 this summer and is driving up case estimates in Florida. Stratus...

New grant allows for testing in south Sarasota County bays

New water testing sites are coming to southern Sarasota County to ensure water safety and education about bacteria. It’s all a part of a grant...

Gecko’s Raises Over $11K for Mote to Honor Dr. Clark

On August 6, Gecko’s Hospitality Group (GHG) presented a check for $11,070 to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in front of the Mote Science...

Fantasy Wine Flights

S.W AND RICH HERMANSEN Staff Writers wine@lbknews.com Barcelona Wine Bars have a deep bench of Iberian (Spanish and Portuguese), Central, and South American wines. They feature wine...

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Gag Order on the Gulf: Longboat Key Prepares for Legal War Over ‘Half Moon House’ Demolition

STEVE REID Editor & Publisher sreid@lbknews.com Drive down Gulfside Road today, and...

From Washington Post Company President to Longboat Key: How Alan Spoon Helped Shape Our Digital Future

STEVE REID Editor & Publisher sreid@lbknews.com We have all witnessed how information...

Slow Down, Sarasota: State Advances 10 MPH E-Bike Speed Limit Near Pedestrians

STEVE REID Editor & Publisher sreid@lbknews.com Who doesn't like to ride fast...

Perfect Match: Mother-Son Duo Serves Up Inspiration at Key Club

STEVE REID & MEL RHINELANDER news@lbknews.com Club championships take many forms....
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