Trees root of north-end power problem
June 9, 2010
Florida Power & Light has hired a contractor to trim trees and vegetation near power lines on the north end of the Key in an effort to stop frequent power outages.
Sand accumulation concerns residents
June 9, 2010
North-end residents want the sand spit that has accumulated under Longboat Pass Bridge removed.
The swan caretaker
June 9, 2010
David Novak remains dedicated to his duty of caring for the Harbour Links family.
Commission reviews preliminary budget
June 8, 2010
The town manager discussed a preliminary budget with the Town Commission at a special budget workshop Tuesday.
Commission chooses both sand options
June 7, 2010
The Town Commission will use a slightly darker sand for the north end of the island's high-erosion spots from North Shore Road just south of Broadway.
OBITUARY: Dan Lee Baumann
June 7, 2010
Dan Lee Baumann, 58, of Sarasota, was assistant manager at the Longboat Key 7-Eleven.
Simpson: Islandside project results in overdevelopment
June 7, 2010
The Longboat Key Club and Resort's $400 million Islandside renovation-and-expansion hearing resumed Monday with town staff recommending denial of the revised project.
Younger named to Town Commission
June 7, 2010
Phil Younger will fill the vacant Longboat Key Town Commission seat after a unanimous vote Monday.
Key Club plays the odds
June 5, 2010
Longboat Key Club members engaged in a Monte Carlo Casino Night adventure Saturday, playing everything from blackjack to roulette.
SYC, Mote team up to save our seas
June 5, 2010
Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation and Mote Marine Laboratory hosted a joint fundraising effort called "S.O.S." — Save Our Seas — in response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
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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.
