Commissioners express Comprehensive Plan issue
January 13, 2010
The Town Commission voted 6-1 Friday to move forward with the Islandside project, despite concerns from commissioners about the town’s Comprehensive Plan.
Loeb CEO calls project 'long-term investment'
January 13, 2010
The chairman and CEO of Loeb Partners Realty told the Town Commission Friday, Jan. 8 that The Longboat Key Cub and Resort's Islandside project it is proposing is a long-term investment for his company's more than $3 billion U.S. real-estate portfolio.
Key Club pitches project ... again
January 13, 2010
Longboat Key Club and Resort officials and presenters told the Town Commission they can't provide a concrete guarantee the proposed five-star hotel will be built.
District 1 candidate: Lee Rothenberg
January 13, 2010
The District 1 incumbent and mayor is running again because he still has things he wants to accomplish for Longboat Key.
District 1 candidate: Lee Pokoik
January 13, 2010
District 1 candidate Lee Pokoik believes commissioners can do more to plan the island’s real-estate renovation.
District 1 candidate: Lynn Larson
January 13, 2010
District 1 candidate Lynn Larson believes the Town Commission doesn’t make decisions that are based on what its constituents want.
Newcomers express frustration with town
January 13, 2010
Mayor Lee Rothenberg defended decisions made at Town Hall and said his opponents don’t understand the workings of the island’s government at Monday’s debate.
Town prepares for election
January 12, 2010
Voting machines passed logistical testing and will be sent to Town Hall Thursday, Jan. 14 for early voting at Town Hall.
Circus Ring of Fame to induct six new members
January 12, 2010
A ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, on St. Armands Circle.
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18 Crunch Kidz Homelessness Zumbathon
9:00 am - May
18 An Island Affaire
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm - Jun
1 Floridafitfest and 5K Treasure Run
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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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.
