Weather Photo: INNER GLOW
May 1, 2013
Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
Jim Greer's spirit fit Longboat Key to a tee
May 1, 2013
James 'Jim' Greer was a devout Catholic, avid golfer and supporter of redevelopment on the island.
Longboat Key resident's mother featured in '50 Children' film
May 1, 2013
The documentary tells the story of how an American couple rescued 50 Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Vienna.
Mystery novel includes Longboat landmarks
May 1, 2013
Publix is depicted as a hallmark of customer service in Peter de Jonge's novel, 'Buried on Avenue B.'
Turtle nesting season begins tomorrow
May 1, 2013
Beginning tomorrow, it's lights out for the sea turtles.
April 30: Daily Headlines Video
April 30, 2013
Top Stories: Gas odor causes Peltz shoes, others to evacuate; Bullock outlines Colony initiatives; Dr. Beach names Siesta Key Beach in top six beaches in Florida; John McKenna plays kazoo at concert
Longboat Library summer hours begin soon
April 30, 2013
The privately-funded Longboat Library transitions to summer hours this week.
April 29: Daily Headlines Video
April 29, 2013
Top Stories: Willowbrook developer KB Homes files suit against subcontractors; Cortez Bridge meeting takes place tomorrow; Registration open for Sister Keys Cleanup; Black Tie Untied
Bullock outlines Colony initiatives
April 29, 2013
Town staff has been given a list of six directives to follow and prepare for the Town Commission’s May 6 regular meeting.
Cortez Bridge meeting takes place tomorrow
April 29, 2013
FDOT officials will gather public feedback as part of a study about the bridge's future.
- Jun
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.
