District 1 candidate: Lynn Larson
January 13, 2010
District 1 candidate Lynn Larson believes the Town Commission doesn’t make decisions that are based on what its constituents want.
Newcomers express frustration with town
January 13, 2010
Mayor Lee Rothenberg defended decisions made at Town Hall and said his opponents don’t understand the workings of the island’s government at Monday’s debate.
Town prepares for election
January 12, 2010
Voting machines passed logistical testing and will be sent to Town Hall Thursday, Jan. 14 for early voting at Town Hall.
Circus Ring of Fame to induct six new members
January 12, 2010
A ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, on St. Armands Circle.
Key Club Islandside presentation continues
January 11, 2010
Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Michael Welly said his club’s $400 million Islandside project would return Longboat Key to its position as a premier luxury and resort community.
Colony must provide owner access
January 8, 2010
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort was told it must provide 30-day rental use to its unit owners as long as it’s operating as a hotel.
UPDATE: Loeb CEO testifies
January 8, 2010
New York-based Loeb Partners Realty chairman and CEO Joe Lesser called The Longboat Key Club and Resort a long-term asset for his company’s portfolio Friday.
No snow predicted for Longboat
January 7, 2010
A local meteorologist, however, reports a colder than usual winter increases the likelihood that Longboaters could spot snow at some point this year.
Observer to host candidates forum
January 6, 2010
The Longboat Observer will host a forum next week for District 1 commission candidates who will face off in a preliminary election Jan. 26. The candidates, Mayor Lee Rothenberg, Lee Pokoik and Lynn Larson, will be present to answer the public’s questions. The forum, open to the public, will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts’ cultural/media room, 6860 Longboat Drive South. For information call 383-5509.
Burglars target Emerald Harbor
January 6, 2010
In five burglaries at Emerald Harbor, the alarm keypad panels were stolen from the interiors of three of the homes.
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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.
