Monthly Archives: August, 2025

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Ending a Bloody Tug-of-War: Mote Scientists Prove Electric ‘Pulse’ Can Save Sharks

STEVE REID Editor & Publisher sreid@lbknews.com Ask any charter captain on the...

Harbour Square Demo Paves Way for Buccaneer Restaurant

STAFF REPORT news@lbknews.com The final domino is about to fall, clearing...

Concrete or Canopy? Longboat reconsiders development tax strategy

STEVE REID Editor & Publisher sreid@lbknews.com For nearly half a century, the...

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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Harbour Square Demo Paves Way for Buccaneer Restaurant

STAFF REPORT news@lbknews.com The final domino is about to fall, clearing...

Concrete or Canopy? Longboat reconsiders development tax strategy

STEVE REID Editor & Publisher sreid@lbknews.com For nearly half a century, the...
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