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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...

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...

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...

Why the 2026 Australian Open Belongs to the New Ruling Class

STEVE REID Editor & Publisher sreid@lbknews.com The air in Melbourne tastes like...

Longboat Key & Sarasota Letters to the Editor week of January 2, 2026

Road Watch Update for the Week of January 4 To: Longboat Key Commission, Sarasota City Commission S.R. 789 from Bird Key Drive to Sunset Drive: Construction...

2025 in Review — Sarasota Authorizes $13.5M to Keep St. Armands Dry and Passable

On Dec. 16, the Sarasota County Commission moved forward to fortify areas in the region against future storms by approving approximately $57 million in...

2025 in Review — Bird Key Yacht Club Demolished for New Vision

The 65-year-old Bird Key Yacht Club is officially a memory, having been completely demolished this year to make way for a $27.5 million replacement. The...

2025 in Review — Mira Mar Plan Approved for Downtown Landmark

A plan to preserve the historic façade of the Mira Mar Plaza in Downtown Sarasota cleared a hurdle this year in Sarasota City Hall. The...

2025 in Review — Sarasota hires Longboat’s former Manager to lead City

Back in May of this year, the Sarasota City Commission unanimously appointed former Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock as its next interim City...

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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...

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...

Why the 2026 Australian Open Belongs to the New Ruling Class

STEVE REID Editor & Publisher sreid@lbknews.com The air in Melbourne tastes like...

Infrastructure Upgrades Begin on St. Armands Artery Despite Concerns

Commuters and residents traversing the John Ringling Causeway—the primary...
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