Tickets for H&G tour go on sale next week

February 18, 2010

The 34th annual Longboat Key Garden Club Home & Garden Tour takes place March 6.

Commission will discuss Comprehensive Plan changes

February 18, 2010

The Town Commission will discuss potential changes that may need to be addressed to its Comprehensive Plan at its workshop today.

Backflow inspections to begin

February 18, 2010

The town's free inspections for backflow prevention devices Key-wide will begin in the next couple of months.

Obituary: Stanley Edward Zeeman

February 17, 2010

Stanley Edward Zeeman, 86, was a retired cardiologist.

Chiles to receive 'Spirit of Manatee Award'

February 17, 2010

The award recognizes leaders who embody the philanthropic spirit of Manatee County.

Briefs

February 17, 2010

Brown faces off with Jaleski

February 17, 2010

Commissioner Jim Brown told Commissioner Gene Jaleski ‘to get his head out of the clouds’ in an e-mail.

Town declares impasse

February 17, 2010

The town rejected another revised three-year contract presented by the Longboat Key Fire Rescue union and does not wish to continue negotiations.

Beach access receives more sand

February 17, 2010

The town is placing another 600 cubic yards of sand at the North Shore Road beach access this week to protect the road and utilities in the area. Commissioner Gene Jaleski thinks more should be done.

Golf agreement in the works

February 17, 2010

A golf agreement that allows guests of a new Longboat Key Club hotel to make reservations to use the golf course one day in advance will be discussed Thursday.