News Briefs
April 1, 2010
APRIL FOOLS — Sarasota just hired a consultant-hiring consultant to instruct city staff on more effective ways to hire consultants.
Town to learn the cost of beauty
April 1, 2010
APRIL FOOLS — Town officials have decided to put federal spare change for beautification into the hands of Longboat residents
All backflow devices recalled
April 1, 2010
APRIL FOOLS — More than 3,000 Longboat Key residents must replace their current backflow-prevention devices with larger models that will increase town water pressure.
Circle embraces historic statue
April 1, 2010
APRIL FOOLS — The city of Sarasota transported the 'Unconditional Surrender' statue from Sarasota's bayfront to its new home on St. Armands Circle.
Meeting moved to temple
March 31, 2010
The Planning and Zoning Board's special meeting to review code changes suggested by The Longboat Key Club and Resort will now be held at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road.
Colony Association seeks to dissolve partnership
March 31, 2010
If a bankruptcy judge approves dissolution, the famed tennis resort would become a condominium association.
Construction forces Longboat Pass Bridge closures
March 29, 2010
Maintenance work being performed on Longboat Pass Bridge will cause lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday.
BKYC goes country
March 27, 2010
Bird Key Yacht Club members trade gowns and suits for cowboy hats and boots at their "Tribute to Patsy Cline" party.
Tree trimming begins on Longboat Key
March 26, 2010
Clearing trees away from power lines sometimes causes irregular V-shaped trees, which upsets residents who believe the trees are being damaged.
Commission picks whiter sand
March 25, 2010
The Town Commission wants the whitest sand option available for its beaches with an under layer of a slightly less white sand underneath it in hot-spot areas.
- Jun
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.
