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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
- Jun
1 Floridafitfest and 5K Treasure Run
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Jun
8 World Oceans Day Family Festival
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
-
Miller shares Longboat lore
05/22/13
David Miller gave the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key a history lesson Thursday, May 16, when he shared his memories of early island life. -
Kiwanians get club recognition
05/22/13
The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key recently received "Distinguished Club" status from Kiwanis International for its efforts during the 2011-12 year. -
Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top.
