Major Headlines
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...
Fear and Looting on the Hurricane Trail
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
sreid@lbknews.com
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
No, this Fall was simply the worst of times....
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Stu Cook lists Modernist home
Stu Cook, the bassist of rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, recently listed his Sarasota waterfront residence for $9.975 million.
Cook was a member of...
Starbucks plans to open on Longboat Key
Starbucks will open late summer 2025 at 3174 Gulf of Mexico Drive pending approval by the Town of Longboat Key.
Big-name brands are uncommon on...
Café on St. Armands Now Open
Café on St. Armands, the reimagining of Café L’Europe, is now officially open.
This Mediterranean-inspired dining destination brings bold flavors, vibrant spaces, and a modern...
Mote Receives 22 Green Turtles in Wake of Recent Cold Snap
As Atlantic temperatures drop into the 50s, hundreds of green sea turtles are being rescued from the frigid waters off Florida’s East Coast. Last...
Promising Red Tide Initiative Technologies tested
Three promising red tide mitigation technologies have completed rigorous laboratory testing and received regulatory approvals to begin the field deployment research stage, says Mote...