Shore Restaurant’s Plan for St. Armands Sparks Zoning and ‘Visioning’ Controversy
STEVE REID
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A high-profile effort to reopen the popular Shore restaurant on St. Armands Circle has ignited a contentious debate over zoning, density,...
Coffee, Resilience, and the Future of Food Trucks on Longboat
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In the chaotic aftermath of the 2024 hurricane season, sometimes a simple cup of coffee represents more than just caffeine—it represents a...
Legal Reality Check: State Hurricane Law Blocks Longboat from Imposing Strict Occupancy Deadlines
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As Longboat Key residents and business owners continue the long, emotional slog of rebuilding after the devastating 2024 hurricane season, a contentious...
Mission Accomplished: Town Ready to Take a Victory Lap Over Country Club Shores Turn Lanes
Get ready for the metaphorical confetti. On Monday, the Town of Longboat Key paused its regular business to perform a time-honored municipal tradition: the...
The Science of “Home”: How Connection to Place Could Solve the Gulf’s STEM Crisis
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is betting that the key to solving the Gulf Coast’s future environmental challenges isn’t just better...
A Savage Journey into the Heart of Longboat Tennis
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
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We were somewhere around the service line at the Public Tennis Center, ankle-deep in the green grit, when the realization hit...
Commissioner Bishop to Lead Regional Voice for Cities
When it comes to ensuring Longboat Key has a seat at the table, Commissioner BJ Bishop isn’t just showing up—she’s leading the conversation.
At the...
Sarasota and Longboat Execute ‘Luxury Reset’ and Challenge Naples Dominance for 2026
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
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As the first cold fronts of 2026 push northern travelers south, the tourism economy in Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, and Longboat...
End of the “Purple War”? Van Wezel Heirs Back New $300M+ Performing Arts Center as Project Pivots
The ambitious, often contentious effort to build a world-class performing arts center on Sarasota’s Bayfront has cleared a significant hurdle. Following years of community...