Longboat looking for replacement commissioner

Applications are being accepted at Town Hall for Longboat Key residents interested in serving in the Town Commission seat vacated last week by District 1 Commissioner Armando Linde’s resignation.  

The remaining six commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. April 3 to select someone to serve until the March 2018 election.

According to a news release from the town, the candidates must be a registered voter and live in District 1.

Resumes and cover letters are being accepted by mail at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key, 34228 and should be sent to the attention of Town Clerk Trish Granger.

Linde resigned March 21, effective immediately. In his resignation letter to  Mayor Terry Gans, Linde said the decision was unrelated to his work on the commission. Instead, his resignation was inspired by his and his wife’s desire to be closer to family.