Harry's loses outdoor seating
November 4, 2009
Town staff says Harry's Continental Kitchens is not eligible for any of the 36 outdoor dining seats the restaurant and deli utilized.
Mote treats turtles with tumor-causing illness
November 4, 2009
The Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital is one of just three facilities in Florida that treat turtles with the disease.
FedEx Rainbows store ships 5,000th package
November 3, 2009
The milestone comes eight-and-one-half months after the shop opened on St. Armands Circle.
Abandoned beach furniture will be confiscated
November 3, 2009
Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson said the town is working to educate residents about beach furniture being left on town-owned beach property, which is not allowed under town code or state statutes.
Mayor declares November pancreatic cancer awareness month
November 3, 2009
To help raise awareness for pancreatic cancer, the community is asked to wear purple Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Car burglars hit Longboat Key
November 3, 2009
There were no signs of forced entry to any of the 21 cars involved.
Town commission OKs wastewater agreement
November 2, 2009
The Longboat Key Town Commission authorized the mayor to sign a new 30-year wholesale wastewater agreement between the town and Manatee County at its meeting tonight.
Kiwanis Club to move meetings to the Key Club
October 30, 2009
The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key moves to a new location after more than 10 years at the Colony.
Islander groin construction to begin next week
October 30, 2009
The town will begin construction on two groins behind The Islander Club, 2295 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Monday, Nov. 2. Punta Gorda-based Marine Contracting Group Inc. will perform the work for $899,898.
Persson advises commissioners not to attend Sleepy Lagoon meeting
October 29, 2009
Town Attorney David Persson sent an e-mail to Longboat Key Town Commissioners Wednesday, Oct. 28, advising them to consider “politely declining” a Sleepy Lagoon Homeowners meeting next week.
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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.
