IPOC president forecasts long Islandside project delay
March 4, 2010
Islandside Property Owners Coalition President Bob White believes a revision of the code will lead to a complete review of the town's Comprehensive Plan.
Village hosts candidate forum
March 4, 2010
Five of six candidates for Longboat Key Town Commission discussed Key issues at the group's monthly meeting.
Waldroup named team member of the year
March 3, 2010
Public Works Department employee Don Waldroup was selected by his co-workers as team member of the year last week.
Candidates debate issues
March 3, 2010
A forum held Tuesday, March 2, in the cultural media room of the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, allowed leaders of community groups and the approximately 60 people in attendance to ask questions of the commission candidates vying for three commission seats.
Pension board stalemate ends
March 3, 2010
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Lt. Michael Murphy will retain his seat on the pension board after a Key resident voted for him to keep his seat for another two-year term.
Code review request granted
March 3, 2010
The Planning and Zoning board will now review portions of the town's zoning code that relate to the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside project.
Chamber to provide transportation assistance to early voters
March 2, 2010
Members have volunteered to transport voters to the Sarasota and Manatee supervisor of elections offices.
Peacocks are a Village problem
March 2, 2010
The Longboat Key Town Commission continues to agree that money will be given to rid the Village of some of the peacocks. But the town doesn't want to be in charge of getting rid of them.
Commission grants club request
March 1, 2010
The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 6-1 to allow the Planning and Zoning Board to review about six issues with the zoning code that could alleviate Islandside project concerns.
Kei Nishikori to play at Sarasota Open
March 1, 2010
The tournament will take place in May at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
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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.
