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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,...
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...