Notes on Sarasota Events: A Craft Rum Tasting and the Overtown Square Celebration
S.W. and Rich Hermansen
Guest Writers
wine@lbknews.com
Rum originated in the West Indies, likely in Barbados in about 1650, as a byproduct of the production of sugar...
On Patrol Longboat Key Police reports week of May 16, 2025
The following are actual police reports as written by Longboat Key Police Officers. They are edited for length, punctuation and to protect privacy.
May 9
Property
10:19...
Longboat Key & Sarasota Letters to the Editor week of May 16, 2025
Longboat Key News and Sarasota City News encourages Letters to the Editor on timely issues. Please email to: letters@lbknews.com or mail to PO Box...
Lido mom launches candidacy for School Board
Lido Key resident Heidi Brandt, a Southside Elementary mom and education advocate, has announced her candidacy for the Sarasota County School Board District 1...
Sarasota Food and Wine Updates…
S.W. and Rich Hermansen
Guest Writers
wine@lbknews.com
The tourist season in Sarasota has downshifted to a lower gear this month. Major League Baseball spring training has ended...