Commission will consider breakwater options
January 21, 2010
The Town Commission will consider a variety of options for its north end beach erosion problem at its regular workshop today.
Opposing Key Club project groups face off
January 20, 2010
Positive Change for LBK and The Islandside Property Owners Coalition clashed Wednesday, Jan. 20 over whether the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside renovation-and-expansion project was right for the community and whether it can be approved as proposed.
Candidates submit contribution reports
January 20, 2010
With five days to go until the town’s Tuesday, Jan. 26 preliminary election, campaign contributions and expenditures are mounting. Listed are the names of contributors to District 1 preliminary election candidates through Dec. 31, as well as candidates’ expenditures. Contributions and expenditures are also listed for the other contested races that will be determined March 16, in the town’s municipal election.
Circle tenants wonder what’s in store
January 20, 2010
Three of four tenants in the former Maus & Hoffman building, on St. Armands Circle, said they were given notice of termination of their leases in November.
Mote seeks supplies to benefit cold-stunned turtles
January 20, 2010
The Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital continues to treat turtles affected by cold weather.
Water baby
January 20, 2010
Brisk winds and a chilly water temperature didn’t deter 13-month-old Jordan Atkins, who splashed in the surf at the north end of Longboat Key Jan. 19. Jordan’s mom, Kayle, said Jordan loves the beach and that he keeps trying to swim while in the bathtub.
Longboat BP to go postal
January 20, 2010
The gas station will also serve as Longboat Key's only contract post office.
Jewfish dock in jeopardy
January 20, 2010
A decision by two boards to postpone a dock-variance request could put Jewfish Key’s main dock, one residents depend upon to get to and from the island, in jeopardy.
Harry's attains some outdoor seats
January 20, 2010
The Planning and Zoning Board’s approval Tuesday allows Harry’s Continental Kitchens to convert its 16 seats, used as a waiting area, under the restaurant’s roof overhang into outdoor dining.
Club attorney sees no issues
January 20, 2010
Longboat Key Club attorney John Patterson said town staff has told the Town Commission the town has the authority to approve the Islandside project as presented.
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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.
