The barrier islands of Sarasota are approaching what many locals view as a defining crossroads. On Monday, April 13, the City ...

On Florida’s West Coast, where multimillion-dollar real estate commands international attention, navigable water is the ultimate currency.

Last week in the Longboat Key News, we explored the frustrating phenomenon of the “second-set lull.” In many ways, it’s a ...

Attached for your information is a Memorandum summarizing relevant legislation passed by the House and Senate during the 2026 ...

Officer Troyer responded to Longboat Club Road regarding an agency assist where the caller was reporting smoke in the ...

Real estate has always been a game of demographics, but the latest data from the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee ...

For residents of Sarasota, Lido Key, and Longboat Key, red tide isn’t just an abstract scientific phenomenon — it’s a deeply ...

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department responded to fewer emergencies in 2025, but their life-saving metrics—particularly an ...

—Officer Miklos was dispatched to the 1600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive in reference to loud music playing toward the beach and houses. The caller did not wish to meet with police. Upon arrival, ...

—For the residents of Longboat Key, Florida, the aging 1957 drawbridge spanning Longboat Pass is more than just transportation infrastructure; it is a gateway that physically and symbolically defines ...