Fox, board disagree on SOS departure
May 15, 2013
Lee Fox says the Save Our Seabirds Board fired her, but board officials insist she rejected an extension of her contract.
Town attorney ready to use knowledge
May 15, 2013
Maggie D. Mooney-Portale's specialization has become governments. She plans to get to know each commissioner and his or her objectives.
St. Armands Circle BID will seek vote extension next week
May 15, 2013
Board members of the Circle's improvement district are confident St. Armands landowners will approve a second referendum attempt for a 10-year extension of the BID.
Town pension plans top regular workshop agenda
May 15, 2013
Town pension plans top the agenda for the Longboat Key Town Commission’s regular workshop Monday, May 20.
Swan family: The next generation
May 15, 2013
Eleven cygnets hatched last week on the Harbourside pond, and that's not the only family news.
Summer camp programs help kids beat the heat
May 15, 2013
The islands are teeming with activities to keep your little ones entertained. So, slather them with sunscreen and send them off to camp, where they’re bound to burn off some energy, make friends and even learn a thing or two.
News Briefs
May 15, 2013
Linley Street boat ramp closes for construction; Town sends summer beach project out to bid again; Longboat police seek bracelet's owner
Katz signs off on pamphlet
May 15, 2013
Temple Beth Israel Rabbi Jonathan Katz sometimes uses his day off to distribute copies of his pamphlet, 'The Signing: a Civic Horror Picturebook.'
Your Neighbor: David Gaw
May 15, 2013
At age 70, David Gaw is finally putting the bachelor of fine arts degree he earned nearly five decades ago to use.
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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.
