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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...