Transparency urged for all St. Armands Circle redevelopment initiatives
St. Armands Circle Residents Association President Chris Goglia says he wants clear communication between the City of Sarasota when it comes to any initiatives...
Sarasota transfers $400,000 to offset parking revenue shortfall
The Sarasota City Commission voted last week to approve a $400,000 loan from the city’s General Fund to cover the debt service on the...
Hundreds of sidewalk paintings in Sarasota erased by the city following mandate from State
The City of Sarasota erased hundreds of sidewalk paintings as part of the State’s crackdown on roadway art.
The City says it had no choice but...
Gulf of Mexico road signs stripped from Longboat Key
The Florida Department of Transportation started removing Gulf of Mexico Drive signs in Longboat Key last week, signaling what could lead to a name...
Trio of seagrass centers open via Mote
Last week, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of three research facilities designed to advance the restoration,...
Kahane Stepping Down as Music Director of Sarasota Music Festival
After nine seasons as Music Director of the Sarasota Music Festival, conductor, pianist, and pedagogue Jeffrey Kahane will step back from the leadership role...
Invite-only meeting over St. Armands development squashed in City Hall
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
sreid@lbknews.com
A private closed door meeting between a handful of St. Armands property owners and Sarasota City Planning staff and its Director...
Goodbye Woody Wolverton: Lover of Longboat and force in our community
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
sreid@lbknews.com
What makes someone indelible?
Sometimes it is force of personality or charm or charisma. Sometimes it is intellect or accomplishments.
But in the...
Historic St. Armands home hits market at $17.5 million
One of Sarasota’s architecturally significant and culturally rich estates is on the market.
Listed at $17.5 million, the historic Casa del Carnevale is located at...
News Briefs from Longboat Town Manager Howard Tipton
Welcome Chief Russ Mager – Town’s New Police Chief
Chief Mager was officially introduced to the Town Commission on June 27 and was sworn...