START program works to address red tide
February 15, 2010
A red tide control program has funded 12 research studies and disbursed more than $1.5 million between 2007 and 2009.
Mote founder turns the page on new book edition
February 12, 2010
Dr. Eugenie Clark will have a new edition of her book, 'The Lady and the Sharks' at tomorrow's 'Books with Bites.'
Lenobel and Welly differ on tee times
February 12, 2010
The Longboat Key Town Commission reconvened the Islandside renovation-and-expansion hearing Friday by reviewing proposed amendments needed to allow guests of a new hotel to play on the new golf course.
Obituary: Charles Joseph Florio
February 11, 2010
Charles Joseph Florio, 89, moved to Longboat Key six years ago.
SYC foundation races to meet Cuba regatta deadline
February 11, 2010
The yacht-club foundation needs OFAC approval by Feb. 15 to proceed with plans.
Jewfish dock approved
February 11, 2010
The Jewfish Key dock will grow in size, but town staff will not know by how much until two months from now.
Swine flu vaccine offered at Bayfront Park
February 11, 2010
The Bayfront Park Recreation Center will be the host of a free swine flu vaccine clinic Feb. 17 and 24.
Attorney outlines ways to approve, deny Islandside application
February 10, 2010
The Town Commission will hold a 9:30 a.m. special workshop Friday, Feb. 12, during the Islandside hearing to discuss measures that need to be taken to approve or deny the application.
Two candidates snub PIC
February 10, 2010
Lee Rothenberg and Hal Lenobel will not attend a Longboat Key Public Interest Committee meeting this month because they believe the organization is biased in its support of commission candidates.
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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
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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.
