Longboat Key Club submits suggested code revisions
March 17, 2010
The Longboat Key Club and Resort submitted a list of seven clarifications to the town’s zoning code on Tuesday.
Key 7-Eleven negotiates new lease
March 17, 2010
The 7-Eleven convenience store on Longboat Key might disappear this summer unless a new 15-year lease can be agreed upon soon.
White questions Hackett
March 17, 2010
Bob White is questioning Planning and Zoning Board member Walter Hackett's actions in regard to the Longboat Key’s Islandside project application.
Brenner, Larson win
March 16, 2010
Newcomers David Brenner and Lynn Larson won Town Commission seats Tuesday, while incumbent Hal Lenobel squeaked out a 94-vote win.
Obituary: Lewis 'Lew' Gammon Jr.
March 15, 2010
Lewis 'Lew' Gammon Jr., 63, worked in various real-estate positions.
Obituary: Dr. Harvey Mendelow
March 15, 2010
Dr. Harvey Mendelow, 85, served as chief of pathology at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Buchanan receives maritime honor
March 15, 2010
The Port Manatee Propeller Club bestowed its Maritime Person of the Year ward to U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.
Town wants Google Internet
March 12, 2010
The town of Longboat Key is working with surrounding communities to bring a high-speed Google Internet to the island.
Longboat's 7-Eleven could vanish
March 12, 2010
The 7-Eleven, 4032 Gulf of Mexico Drive, could be closing in June if a new lease is not signed.
- 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.
