A Year without Storms Fuels Rebirth of Region
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
sreid@lbknews.com
The current tranquil weather – as 2025 proceeds without a strike by a named storm has proven to be an...
Sarasota’s Arts Scene Invests Half a Billion in Future
Sarasota is witnessing a cultural and economic transformation as its premier arts organizations collectively embark on an estimated half-billion dollar construction spree.
The simultaneous capital...
Longboat Key’s Bayfront Park Unveils a ‘Living Seawall’
Longboat Key is trading flat, sterile concrete for textured, three-dimensional coral as it embraces an innovative approach to coastal resilience.
The Town, in partnership with...
Sarasota Tourism Takes a $9.5 Million Hit in September, Citing Stiff Competition
Sarasota County’s tourism sector experienced a notable slowdown in September, recording a year-over-year drop in direct visitor spending of approximately $9.5 million.
According to the...
Longboat Key Road Work Alert: Night Closures Scheduled for GMD Resurfacing
Motorists on Longboat Key should prepare for nighttime single-lane closures on Gulf of Mexico Drive (GMD) as resurfacing efforts get underway. The work is...