Expert Opinions
July 21, 2010
Two of Longboat's residents have expansive knowledge of oil drilling and oil-spill cleanup efforts. They have talked with town officials about what to expect if oil comes ashore.
Vision Plan touted as catalyst
July 21, 2010
The town's Vision Plan, which was never adopted by the Town Commission, could spur a review of the tow'’s Comprehensive Plan.
Subcommittee wants citizen participation
July 21, 2010
A casting call has begun to find Longboat residents who are interested in reviewing the town's eight departments for efficiency purposes.
IPOC challenges code amendments
July 21, 2010
The Islandside Property Owners Coalition has challenged seven town code changes proposed by the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
Mote updates Bird Key residents on oil spill
July 21, 2010
Dr. Barbara Kirkpatrick, environmental health program manager and senior scientist for Mote Marine Laboratory, spoke to approximately 70 Bird Key residents Friday, July 16, at Bird Key Yacht Club.
Tall (cotton) tale: Casa del Mar's plant sets another record
July 21, 2010
On July 15, Longboat Key Fire Rescue Lt. Michael Murphy climbed up the ladder on a town fire truck to reach the top of the cotton plant and held out the measuring tape, which he then lowered down to Casa del Mar Assistant Manager Mark Meador and Manatee County Agriculture Assistant Ervin Shannon to record the official height: 31 feet, 7 inches.
Sand accumulates near Islander groins
July 21, 2010
Town staff and Islander Club residents are pleased thus far with the progress of the two groins built in May.
Key coyote identified as visitor's missing dog
July 21, 2010
Police told Kevin Fuller, of Maitland, who was vacationing at Gulf Tides of Longboat Key, that they had received reports of a coyote sighting, and Fuller agreed that Maggie could be mistaken for a coyote.
Mote's Waldo returns to Florida Keys
July 20, 2010
The robot was deployed Monday to gather information about oil impact.
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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.
