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.
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Open Kids' Day
May 7, 2010
Kids' Day will feature games, prizes and free admission for children.
Sea turtle nests spotted in Sarasota County
May 6, 2010
Mote Marine Sea Turtle Patrol found the first two sea turtle nests in Sarasota County this week.
Hogle talks town issues with Village residents
May 6, 2010
Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle spoke at the Longbeach Village Association’s final meeting of the season.
Census crews combing Longboat Key
May 6, 2010
United States Census crews will be going door-to-door on Longboat Key to contact residents who have not replied to the census mail request.
Saunders signs on to new Facebook-based platform
May 6, 2010
The brokerage firm is the first in Florida to take advantage of the new service.
St. Denis told to find $800,000
May 5, 2010
The Town Commission wants the town manager to rethink how his departments are run and ask his department heads to find more money to offset an $800,000 shortfall.
OBITUARY: Jason Edward 'Jay' Dayan
May 5, 2010
Jason Edward 'Jay' Dayan, 86, retired from BASF as director of technology.
New hospital named for Key residents Raj and Indu Soin
May 5, 2010
The Indu and Raj Soin Medical Center is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2010 in Beavercreek, Ohio.
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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.
