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
sreid@lbknews.com
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...
Stick Figure Drummer Kevin Offitzer to host Meet-and-Greet at Cirque St. Armands
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
sreid@lbknews.com
For fans of American reggae, the name Stick Figure is synonymous with a movement.
They are the band that redefined the genre,...
Why the 2026 Australian Open Belongs to the New Ruling Class
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
sreid@lbknews.com
The air in Melbourne tastes like ozone, cheap sunscreen, and impending violence. It is January 2026, and the blue courts of...
Infrastructure Upgrades Begin on St. Armands Artery Despite Concerns
Commuters and residents traversing the John Ringling Causeway—the primary artery connecting downtown Sarasota to the barrier islands—are facing a new logistical reality this week.
The...
A Gilded Renaissance… Longboat Key’s 2026 Reinvention Underway
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
sreid@lbknews.com
By January 2026, the sun rising over Sarasota Bay still paints the water in shades of impossible violet and gold, a...
The Liquidity Gap: Longboat Key Market Velocity (Q1 2026)
The most ruthless metric in real estate is not price; it is Days on Market (DOM). In early 2026, the data reveals a fractured...
LBK Marina Heist Linked to Statewide High-Tech Theft Rings?
As Longboat Key residents ring in the new year, local law enforcement is urging boat owners to remain vigilant following a brazen, high-value burglary...
‘Complete Streets’ Vision Takes Shape on Longboat
As the orange barrels disappear from the Country Club Shores section of Gulf of Mexico Drive (GMD) this month, residents are getting their first...