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May 22: Daily Headlines Video

May 22: Daily Headlines Video

May 22, 2013

Today's Stories: Town manager seeks $300,000 in budget cuts; Half-cent sales tax would cover indigent health care; Surging Tsunami: Jillian Santiago; Teenager composes a promising future

Dr. Michael Crosby: Big fish in Mote's growing sea

Dr. Michael Crosby: Big fish in Mote's growing sea

May 22, 2013

Dr. Michael Crosby assumed the role of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium president and CEO last week following the retirement of Dr. Kumar Mahadevan.

Firefighters oppose pension board

Firefighters oppose pension board

May 22, 2013

The Town Commission approved an emergency ordinance on first reading Monday to alleviate any concern with a new pension board.

Commissioners review town wish list

Commissioners review town wish list

May 22, 2013

A community center and improved cellular communication service topped the list of goals for residents and town leaders this week.

Mar Vista project will be reviewed again

Mar Vista project will be reviewed again

May 22, 2013

Commissioners are now determining if they will be able to review the project again before summer hiatus.

Beach project bid: $13.3 million

Beach project bid: $13.3 million

May 22, 2013

The town of Longboat Key finally received a bid for its summer beach renourishment project, but staff isn’t too happy with it.

Town manager seeks $300,000 in budget cuts

Town manager seeks $300,000 in budget cuts

May 22, 2013

Town Manager Dave Bullock warned the commission to expect another year of revenue shortfalls and rising pension costs.

General employees don’t receive the DROP option

General employees don’t receive the DROP option

May 22, 2013

Town Manager Dave Bullock didn't offer some employees the chance to enter a DROP retirement program early.

BID agrees to pay $50,000 for a Circle parking study

BID agrees to pay $50,000 for a Circle parking study

May 22, 2013

The study would look at ways to address the parking shortage, including the possibility of a parking garage and valet service.

Seeds of remembrance

Seeds of remembrance

May 22, 2013

Inspired by a mission trip to Israel, Longboaters Ed and Betty Rosenthal helped start a fruit orchard at Temple Beth Sholom to honor Holocaust victims.



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