Pension trustees disagree
April 12, 2010
Pension board trustees for the town's police and fire departments disagree about the severity of the state of the town's three pension plans.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Ran Aground
April 9, 2010
A sailboat ran aground in the Gulf of Mexico behind L'Ambiance on the south end of the Key in the early morning hours of Friday, April 9. Longboat Key police responded to the scene, and three boats worked to tow the boat offshore.
Store Around the Corner: Universal Window Solutions
April 9, 2010
Universal Window Solutions has a large selection of windows, doors and hurricane protection products.
Longboat fire chief resigns
April 9, 2010
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Rich Dickerson resigned his post a year after being hired, citing family reasons.
WEEKEND BEST BEST: The Diamonds You Are Fundraiser
April 9, 2010
A luncheon at Re Federico will benefit the organization's new initiative.
IPOC addresses code changes
April 8, 2010
Islandside Property Owners Coalition President Bob White says the coalition believes the Planning and Zoning Board’s decision to change codes 'was inappropriate and ill considered.'
Recipe and a Reservation: Cafe L'Europe
April 8, 2010
Cafe L'Europe Catering Director Terri Herlihy shares an exclusive recipe for yourobserver.com readers.
Planning board nomination questioned
April 7, 2010
Country Club Shores resident Bradford Saivetz's nomination to the P&Z Board last week was disputed by some because he has previously opposed the Key Club's Islandside project.
Town chooses darker sand
April 7, 2010
The Longboat Key Town Commission chose a cheaper, slightly darker sand than the whitest sand option available at its Monday, April 5 regular meeting.
P&Z approves code changes
April 7, 2010
The Planning and Zoning Board approved a list of seven changes to the town's zoning code to eliminate legal arguments regarding the Longboat Key Club's Islandside application.
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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.
