Admiral Travel and Saks pump up women's wardrobes
February 25, 2010
Bird Key Yacht Club ladies learn how to pack with panache and travel in style with Admiral Travel and Saks Fifth Avenue at the club's latest fashion show.
Town shows no love for reindeer display
February 24, 2010
The town warned The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort about a reindeer display that was decorated for Valentine's Day.
Town is counting cars
February 24, 2010
Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson said the town commissioned a traffic engineer to count traffic for three weeks on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
Group seeks pirate's life for statue
February 24, 2010
The Historical Society wants to locate a permanent home for the statue that welcomed guests to The Buccaneer Inn.
Camera system considered
February 24, 2010
Longboat Police Chief Al Hogle is investigating a license-plate recognition system that could help locate stolen cars and wanted persons entering or exiting the Key.
Club seeks code amendments
February 24, 2010
A decision by Longboat Key Club and Resort officials to seek amendments to the town's zoning code would further delay its Islandside application.
Police union raises wage issue
February 24, 2010
The town's labor attorney said the town is in no position to offer wage increases to police officers as part of a new three-year contract.
Brenner: Commission lacks leadership
February 24, 2010
The Islander Club resident thinks the commission doesn’t do enough to help businesses revitalize aging commercial properties and has no leadership skills.
O'Connor has more to accomplish
February 24, 2010
The current District 3 commissioner and retired naval officer wants to oversee Longboat’s next beach-renourishment project and help the north end keep its beach.
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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.
