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.
Lore: Early island newspaper looked out for Longboaters
May 15, 2013
The Longboat Look-out published its first edition May 17, 1955.
May 14: Daily Headlines Video
May 14, 2013
Top Stories: City of Sarasota runoff election ends tonight; Community workshop for Sports Page relocation; Pension plans top workshop agenda; IDA to adopt core values
Pension plans top Longboat Key town workshop agenda
May 14, 2013
The Town Commission will review ordinances next week that freeze both the firefighter and general employees' pension plans.
May 13: Daily Headlines Video
May 13, 2013
Top Stories: The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce announces it's 2013 Small Business Awards; Town prepares for beach bids again; Longboat police seek bracelet's owner
Town prepares for beach bids again
May 13, 2013
The town of Longboat Key received no bids for its summer beach project April 16. One month later, the town is putting the project out to bid again in the hopes of landing a bid from a sand-dredging company.
Longboat police seek bracelet's owner
May 13, 2013
Longboat Key police are seeking the owner of a 7.75-inch diamond-and-sapphire tennis bracelet found in late March in the Publix parking lot.
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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.
