Residents debate groin control
April 24, 2013
Town staff and Islander Club residents are pleased so far with the progress of the two groins built in May. Neighbors to the south, though, feel they are being robbed of sand.
Season extends past Easter on St. Armands
April 24, 2013
Snowbirds and tourists didn't flock North after Easter in March, which is good news for businesses on St. Armands Circle.
LBK homes sell for $5.7 million, $3.5 million
April 24, 2013
Both Gulfside properties are located in the Manatee County portion of the Key.
Beach project receives no bids
April 24, 2013
A beach project bid meeting at Town Hall last week produced no beach bids and will delay the town's beach project by 30 days.
Workshop to focus on Colony issues
April 24, 2013
A 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, workshop allows commissioners to vet all of the issues facing the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
Turtles swim the globe before returning home
April 24, 2013
A loggerhead that hatches on local beaches might swim thousands of miles before returning to nest at the place where it hatched.
Larry Starr forms alliance with Century 21 Beggins
April 24, 2013
Century 21 Beggins Enterprises will offer residential real-estate services in R1A's four Longboat Key offices and its downtown Sarasota headquarters.
Fleetwood: voice for Colony rehab model
April 24, 2013
In the past year, Blake Fleetwood has disagreed with the majority of the Colony’s board by arguing against a teardown and rebuild of the shuttered resort.
Local artists purchase Terry's Framing and Art Supplies
April 24, 2013
Robbie Ball and his fiancée, Emily Shaw, plan to carry on the legacy of Longboat Key framer Terry Petesch, who died last year.
Longboat Key Chamber focuses on home front
April 24, 2013
The chamber of commerce will offer more island events and a new resident membership.
- 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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Miller shares Longboat lore
05/22/13
David Miller gave the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key a history lesson Thursday, May 16, when he shared his memories of early island life. -
Kiwanians get club recognition
05/22/13
The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key recently received "Distinguished Club" status from Kiwanis International for its efforts during the 2011-12 year. -
Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top.
