Observer to host candidate debate tonight

The Longboat Observer will host a debate for Longboat Key Town Commission candidates at 7 p.m. tonight, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

All four commission candidates will attend the debate.

The town’s March 10 general municipal election features two contested races: Jack Daly and Larry Grossman will vie for the District 4 seat, and Gene Jaleski is challenging incumbent Commissioner Phill Younger for one of two at-large seats.

Observer Media Group Editor/CEO Matt Walsh will moderate the debate. Each candidate will have two minutes to make an introductory statement. Walsh will ask candidates questions; audience questions will follow. The debate will conclude by 8:30 p.m. with a two-minute closing statement from each candidate.

Light refreshments will be served.

Contact Robin Hartill at [email protected].