May 30: Daily Headlines Video
May 30, 2013
Today's Stories: Rising pensions costs contribute to Sarasota City deficit; Willowbrook residents sued for defamation; Colony Beach & Tennis Resort featured in 'The Lucky 6'; Iwo Jima veteran envisions a new monument; Pine View students unofficially break Guinness World Record
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Kiwanis Club Meeting
May 30, 2013
New College of Florida President Dr. Donal O’Shea joined the Longboat Key Kiwanis Club Thursday, May 30, at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Grille, to discuss the future of New College. As he approaches his one-year anniversary as president of the liberal-arts college, O’Shea reflected on the institution’s accomplishments, as well as its future opportunities and biggest challenges. Among its accomplishments, O’Shea highlighted the disproportionately large percentage of Fulbright scholars the college produces, as well as the relatively low level of debt with which its students graduate. Also noted was the high percentage of students who go on to pursue advanced degrees.
GMD home sells sight unseen for $2.9 million
May 30, 2013
The home was originally built as the identical twin of the home on an iconic Longboat poster.
May 29: Daily Headlines Video
May 29, 2013
Today's Stories: Hilton eyes October as project start date; Family Trade: Kibler Ranch; Manatee Schools' parents petition teacher cuts; New P.F. Chang's construction wrapping up
'LUCKY' BREAK: The Lucky 6
May 29, 2013
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is in the spotlight, as students from Ringling and FSU/Asolo collaborate on a feature film project.
Hilton eyes October as project start date
May 29, 2013
Town staff will continue to meet with Hilton officials and project engineers throughout the summer to help speed up the project.
Longboat resident seeks Iwo Jima icon for bayfront
May 29, 2013
Iwo Jima Navy veteran Harold Ronson envisions the famous 1945 monument sitting next to Unconditional Surrender.
Officials rethink Key telecommunications
May 29, 2013
Planning, Zoning and Building Director Robin Meyer said he has observed a shift in thinking from the Longboat Key Town Commission regarding the town's telecommunications ordinance.
North-end associations form a new alliance
May 29, 2013
The groups hope the collaboration will help keep them better informed and help them represent their communities at Town Hall.
News Briefs
May 29, 2013
Whitney Beach gets Clean Beaches Coalition recognition; Town to receive FEMA funds for Debby's damages; Groups really dig SOS
- Jun
20 Cafe L'Europe UnCorked!
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Jun
22 Dog Days of Summer - Adoption Event
11:00 am - 6:00 pm - Jun
27 Fresh Produce event: Live Life, Enjoy Color: A Coastal Affair
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Dance teams show off skills
06/13/13
Children from Imagine School and Gullett Elementary School showed off their hard work and dancing talents recently, during a special end-of-year dance team recital. -
John Saputo: Undercover boss?
06/13/13
Look closely: Who is that stock boy? -
Turtles head home after rehab at Mote
06/13/13
Tyler the turtle is back at sea.
