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Mote Marine misses Pippi the otter

The Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium family is saddened by the loss of Pippi, one of its beloved North American river otters. Last week, Pippi...

Push to preserve Sarasota Mira Mar and develop site earns unanimous approval

STEVE REID Editor & Publisher sreid@lbknews.com A plan to preserve the historic façade of the Mira Mar Plaza in Downtown Sarasota cleared a hurdle last week in...

Sarasota hires Longboat’s former Manager to lead City

STEVE REID Editor & Publisher sreid@lbknews.com The Sarasota City Commission unanimously appointed former Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock as its next interim city manager at a...

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...

Longboat Library plan needs to be shelved

STEVE REID Editor & Publisher sreid@lbknews.com Do you sense the lack of enthusiasm? Do you hear the dull thud and the hollow support for those who want...

Construction Noise Louder, Longer on Longboat Following Hurricanes

BLAKE FLEETWOOD Contributing Writer news@lbknews.com After the two hurricanes wreaked havoc on Longboat Key, the Town extended heavy construction hours from 7 am to 7 pm Monday...

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