May 15: Daily Headlines Video
May 15, 2013
Top Stories: Atwell, Chapman win runoff election; Mar Vista approval attracts opposition; Desoto Speedway welcomes new owners, name; Foodie feasts in Southside Village
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armand's Circle Annual Meeting
May 15, 2013
The St. Armand's Circle Association held its annual meeting Tuesday, May 14, in the "Sunset Room" at The Lido Beach Resort.
The Colony question mark
May 15, 2013
The shuttered resort represents an unknown for potential buyers of Longboat Key properties.
Mar Vista approval attracts opposition
May 15, 2013
Longbeach Village residents flooded commissioners' inboxes over the weekend. Dozens of residents asked the commission to reconsider the restaurant's site-plan amendment.
Fox, board disagree on SOS departure
May 15, 2013
Lee Fox says the Save Our Seabirds Board fired her, but board officials insist she rejected an extension of her contract.
Town attorney ready to use knowledge
May 15, 2013
Maggie D. Mooney-Portale's specialization has become governments. She plans to get to know each commissioner and his or her objectives.
St. Armands Circle BID will seek vote extension next week
May 15, 2013
Board members of the Circle's improvement district are confident St. Armands landowners will approve a second referendum attempt for a 10-year extension of the BID.
Town pension plans top regular workshop agenda
May 15, 2013
Town pension plans top the agenda for the Longboat Key Town Commission’s regular workshop Monday, May 20.
Swan family: The next generation
May 15, 2013
Eleven cygnets hatched last week on the Harbourside pond, and that's not the only family news.
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Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top. -
Youth sailors descend on City Island
05/15/13
Approximately 250 people hit the water Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 21, for Sailfest. The regatta, Sarasota Youth Sailing's biggest fundraiser of the year, included four classes of competition — Optimus, 420, Laser and Multi-hull — and a barbecue feast. -
Book club sunsets for the season
05/15/13
The Sunset Beach Book Club, in its 10th year, ended this season with a luncheon and discussion of the book “Gone Girl,” by Gillian Flynn, April 18, at Lazy Lobster. Discussion moderator was Ricki Carroll. Together, the group read five books this season.
