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.
Leatherback turtle arrives at Mote for treatment
January 6, 2010
The species is rarely found in Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast and is the most endangered of sea-turtle species.
Christ Church project receives blessing
January 6, 2010
Despite concerns from some Sleepy Lagoon homeowners, the Town Commission voted Monday to approve a new sanctuary on the north end of Longboat Key.
Political sign issues arise
January 6, 2010
Longboat Key District 1 commission candidate Lee Pokoik and town officials have been sparring over the placement of his campaign signs and the wording of his sign.
Term limit revision stands
January 6, 2010
Mayor Lee Rothenberg told those opposing his decision to run for another two-year term that he has done nothing wrong.
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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.
