WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Armands Circle Summer Sidewalk Sale and Ninth Annual Craft Festival
June 11, 2010
The Craft Festival and Summer Sidewalk sale will offer something for everyone.
Longboat Island Chapel holds hurricane seminar
June 10, 2010
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Paul Dezzi and Police Chief Al Hogle spoke at the event.
Town seeks oil protection for Sister Keys (VIDEO)
June 10, 2010
The town of Longboat Key is working to create its own oil contamination plan to keep the bay and nearby barrier islands safe from oil.
Commission backs Islandside concept; decision stalled
June 9, 2010
The Town Commission wants the Longboat Key Club and Resort to work with town staff and the Islandside Property Owners Coalition to discuss more project revisions.
IPOC offers 11th-hour compromise
June 9, 2010
Islandside Property Owners Coalition President Bob White offered a compromise to the Town Commission Wednesday that calls for a scaled-back hotel and the elimination of the golf course condominium towers.
Town staff raises project issues
June 9, 2010
At the resumed Longboat Key Club Islandside renovation hearing, PZB Director Monica Simpson said the project was still too large; commissioners made project suggestions.
Town Commission Wrap-up
June 9, 2010
Find out what went on at the Longboat Key Town Commission's regular commission meeting on Monday, June 7.
Commission picks two types of sand
June 9, 2010
The Town Commission will place a slightly darker sand on the north end's high-erosion beach areas.
Younger takes his seat, prepares to take stand
June 9, 2010
Phillip Younger says the issues facing Longboat Key haven't changed since the general election three months ago.
Budget workshop summarizes issues
June 9, 2010
The town manager says the millage needs to be raised to maintain the current level of service in a budget year of a 10% decline in property values.
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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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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.
