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On Patrol Longboat Key Police reports week of January 16, 2026
Jan. 9
Trespassing
1:15 a.m.
Officer Troyer was dispatched to Saint Judes Drive in reference to a trespassing. The complainant contacted the Sarasota County Dispatch Center and...
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...
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,...