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.
P&Z e-mail spat ensues
July 20, 2010
The chairwoman of the Planning and Zoning Board and one of its planning board members disagreed in town e-mails Tuesday.
Sarasota County schedules paving meeting
July 19, 2010
The other half of Gulf of Mexico Drive will be repaved in August. The project will be completed in February 2011.
OBITUARY: Rolliston Linscott Jr.
July 19, 2010
Rolliston Linscott Jr., 94, was a 19-year resident of Longboat Key.
IPOC challenges code amendments
July 16, 2010
The Islandside Property Owners Coalition has challenged seven code changes proposed by the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
- 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.
