State agrees to revise pension reports
April 22, 2010
The state will allow the town to submit revised actuarial reports, which will reduce the amount of funding the town needs to contribute for its pension plans.
Siekmann declines Key Club meeting
April 22, 2010
Commissioner Robert Siekmann declined an invitation by Key Club officials to meet with him one-on-one about proposed code changes.
New FSU president meets local alumni and supporters
April 21, 2010
The Florida State University College of Medicine's regional campus welcomed new FSU President Dr. Eric Barron and his wife, Molly, to Sarasota. The event took place at Sarasota Yacht Club.
Pension, budget woes mount
April 21, 2010
A status of the town's three pension plans and the certainty of another shortfall in next year's budget were presented to the Town Commission Thursday, April 15.
Code changes move forward
April 21, 2010
The majority of the Town Commission agreed with the Longboat Key Club and Resort's suggested code clarifications and changes Friday, April 16.
Mote to host finals for new catch-and-release tournament
April 20, 2010
The Guy Harvey Ultimate Shark Challenge will offer a new model of sport fishing.
Islandside project hearing dates confirmed
April 20, 2010
Four dates in May and six dates in June have been reserved by the commission to approve code changes and an Islandside project ordinance on second reading.
Colony hearing continued until Friday
April 19, 2010
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association began making its case Monday for why the resort's bankruptcy case should be converted to Chapter 7 liquidation.
Man on the Street: Oil Drilling
April 19, 2010
The Observer asked Longboaters what they think of President Barack Obama's recent suggestion to expand oil drilling off shore.
Volunteers needed for Sarasota Open
April 19, 2010
The tournament will begin May 8 at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
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20 Cafe L'Europe UnCorked!
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Jun
22 Dog Days of Summer - Adoption Event
11:00 am - 6:00 pm - Jun
27 Fresh Produce event: Live Life, Enjoy Color: A Coastal Affair
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Dance teams show off skills
06/13/13
Children from Imagine School and Gullett Elementary School showed off their hard work and dancing talents recently, during a special end-of-year dance team recital. -
John Saputo: Undercover boss?
06/13/13
Look closely: Who is that stock boy? -
Turtles head home after rehab at Mote
06/13/13
Tyler the turtle is back at sea.
