Dog lovers flock to Discovery Center
September 1, 2010
Southeastern Guide Dogs holds a private grand opening for its Discovery Center, which will open to the public Sept. 2.
Colony furniture feud ensues
September 1, 2010
U.S. bankruptcy trustee William Maloney has no desire to sell off The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's interior furnishings. The unit owners and Colony Lender both lay claim to the property.
Moore family shows commission interest
September 1, 2010
Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant & Marina owner Alan Moore picked up a Town Commission candidate packet, but he can't currently run for office because he is homesteaded in Bradenton.
Subcommittee to begin interviews
September 1, 2010
Town commissioners are going to select from a group of 10 residents who will interview town employees. Their mission: improve efficiency.
Firefighters demand pension analysis
September 1, 2010
The firefighter pension board chairman said he has lost faith in the pension’s actuary and asks why the firefighters’ pension has more than $10 million in unfunded liabilities.
OBITUARY: James 'Jimmy' Krohn
August 31, 2010
James 'Jimmy' Krohn, 85, was a decorated World War II veteran.
Kiwanis Club requests signage
August 31, 2010
The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is requesting town include its logo on the island's new welcome signs.
Longboat suffers power outage
August 30, 2010
The town of Longboat Key and parts of the city of Sarasota had a power outage this morning.
Mote scientists search for missing satellite tag
August 30, 2010
Researchers are asking for the public's help in locating a satellite tag that was used to track a whale shark.
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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.
