Coast Guard prepares plans for oil protection
May 14, 2010
The U.S. Coast Guard has a strategy in place for the oil spill in the Gulf that includes plans for Longboat Pass and New Pass.
Maintenance will cause Cortez Bridge lane closures
May 12, 2010
A construction crew will be performing lane closures Thursday evenings for Cortez Bridge maintenance work.
Budget: $800,000 shortfall
May 12, 2010
The commission wants the town manager to rethink how his departments are run and ask town department heads to find more money to offset an $800,000 shortfall in 2010-11.
Longboat Pass solution reached
May 12, 2010
The town of Longboat Key and Manatee County will dredge Longboat Pass when needed to maintain the channel and acquire beach-quality sand for their beaches.
Longboat 7-Eleven to close
May 11, 2010
The 7-Eleven, 4032 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will close next month because a new lease could not be negotiated.
OBITUARY: Laurence DeLynn
May 11, 2010
Laurence DeLynn, 85, was an avid supporter of local charities.
Video: Tennis champs come out swinging
May 10, 2010
Nicholas Monroe (USA) serves the ball to Matt Reid (AUS) during the Sarasota Open USTA Mens Qualifying Singles Second Round at the Longboat Key Club and Resort Tennis Gardens.
Longboat Pass dredging solution will be considered today
May 10, 2010
The town of Longboat Key and Manatee County will discuss a concept to dredge the authorized channel of Longboat Pass in the future.
Mote scientist receives Albion College alumni award
May 10, 2010
Nick Whitney, a post-doctoral scientist at Mote, specializes in shark behavioral ecology.
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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.
