Trustee to oversee Colony operations
June 2, 2010
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May appointed a trustee to oversee resort operations and removed the resort's longstanding management.
Property values fall another 10%
June 1, 2010
Preliminary tax roll figures from Manatee and Sarasota counties show that Longboat Key's taxable values dropped an average of 9.68% on Longboat Key.
Mote tags whale sharks off of Sarasota
June 1, 2010
The rare visit could help researchers to study movement of whale sharks in the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
Key signs welcome on both ends of the island
June 1, 2010
Two new 'Welcome to Longboat Key' signs are now complete.
Simpson recommends Islandside project denial
May 28, 2010
Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson has recommended denial of the Longboat Key Club and Resort’s Islandside renovation-and-expansion project for the third time.
Trustee appointed to oversee Colony operations
May 28, 2010
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May will allow a trustee to oversee resort operations at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, effectively removing the resort’s longstanding management.
Ackerman receives Eagle Award
May 28, 2010
The honor recognizes Ackerman for her top performance among Coldwell Banker's 4,800 agents in Florida.
WEEKEND BEST BET: Race Around Lido
May 28, 2010
Participants will sail from Sarasota Sailing Squadron to Lido Key and back.
Westway Drive home sells for $4.95 million
May 28, 2010
The sale is the second highest year-to-date sale on the Lido Key street.
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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.
