Longboat soaks up the summer scenes
July 14, 2010
The sunny skies and warm temperatures offer visitors and residents alike the opportunity to engage in some of Longboat's unique offerings, including enjoying the warm Gulf waters and sandy beaches, spending the afternoon fishing and boating and even perfecting one's golf or tennis swing. These photos, taken Saturday, July 10, demonstrate that life on Longboat certainly has many advantages!
Turtle Watch: Hatchling season starts early this year
July 14, 2010
As of July 3, with 136 nests laid on Longboat Key, we're beginning to catch up a bit on last year’s larger numbers (148 nests for the same time last year). The sea-turtle hatchling season has officially begun a little sooner than expected due to the heat and relatively dry weather.
LLSA Chamber members congregate at Sports Page
July 13, 2010
The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce gathered today for its Business After Hours event at The Sports Page.
Firefighter Kyle promoted to lieutenant
July 13, 2010
Longboat Key firefighter paramedic David Kyle was promoted to lieutenant after undergoing a professional assessment.
Business leaders work to attract German airline
July 13, 2010
Tina Rudek and Ray Alexander, of Engel & Völkers, are organizing leaders to support direct flights from Hamburg to Sarasota.
Commission unhappy with oil-spill plan
July 12, 2010
The Longboat Key Town Commission also established a maximum millage rate of 1.9036 mills Monday night.
Klauber: Colony needs to see the light
July 12, 2010
Colony owner/chairman Murf Klauber told the Code Enforcement Board that the town's turtle-lighting ordinance puts guests at risk.
First nest in LBK Turtle Watch territory hatches
July 12, 2010
Volunteers will excavate the nest on Thursday night.
Commission to review signs, set maximum millage
July 12, 2010
The Longboat Key Town Commission will review a report for a generic sign scheme for its new wayfinding signs.
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Olivia
July 9, 2010
With a passion for fashion, Olivia owner Annika Sandstrom was drawn to the open-air shopping concept of St. Armands Circle.
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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.
