Once Upon a Gala: Dreamers Academy Shines Brightly at the Westin Sarasota
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
sreid@lbknews.com
The ballroom of the Westin Downtown Sarasota was transformed into a landscape of literary magic last night for the
Dreamers Academy’s “Once...
The Longboat Loop: 81 and Back in the Driver’s Seat
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
sreid@lbknews.com
The familiar, guttural rumble of Detroit-engineered RPMs vibrated through the cockpit as Suzette Jones pulled the 1965 Corvette Stingray south onto...
Heroes on Court: Longboat Key Club Employees Honored for Saving a Life
A dramatic life-saving effort at the Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens was celebrated last week at Town Hall, transforming what could have been a...
Kiwanis Lawn Party Roars Back on Saturday, Ready to Serve Fun, Support for Kids
Get ready for an afternoon of local restaurants, wine, and community spirit.
The annual Lawn Party by the Bay, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of...
Development Crisis: Historic Preservation Group Names Six Sarasota Treasures ‘Too Precious to Lose’
In a move reflecting the relentless pressure of rapid growth across the region, the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation officially released its 2025 “Six...
Sarasota Commissioner Battie Pays Delinquent Fines After License Suspension
Sarasota City Commissioner Kyle Battie paid overdue court fines for a red-light camera violation just hours after a reporter
inquired about the suspension of his...
Retail Powerhouse: Whole Foods Anchors Massive $1.2 Billion Mixed-Use Revitalization of Sarasota Square Mall
A massive 96-acre redevelopment project poised to transform the site of the aging Sarasota Square mall into a luxury, experiential destination has landed its...
Record number of ‘disoriented’ turtles hatch in 2025 says Mote
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium has announced a historic sea turtle nesting season in 2025, documenting the highest number of nests in its 43-year...
County to Create ‘No Wake Zone’ at South Lido Beach
Sarasota County leaders have backed away from a proposed ordinance that would have banned motorboats near the shore of South Lido Beach and Ted...
18-Story Waldorf Astoria Tower to Replace Zenith Building at Five Points Intersection
The long-discussed redevelopment of a key downtown parcel is moving forward.
Local development group Jebcore Companies and WMG Development, in partnership with Hilton, have announced...