TOP STORY, November: IPOC contributions questioned
January 3, 2010
The boards of 11 associations within the Longboat Key Club Islandside, also members of the Islandside Property Owners Coalition, can use association money at their discretion to pay for coalition legal fees.
TOP STORY, October: Key Club pushes project approval
January 2, 2010
The Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside project hearings before the Planning and Zoning Board continued Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 at Temple Beth Israel.
TOP STORY, September: Colony suspends hotel operations
January 1, 2010
The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort suspended its hotel operations Sept. 27, while it attempted to reach an agreement with its association.
TOP STORY, August: Hilton applies for tourism units
December 31, 2009
The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort was the only property to submit a proposal by Aug. 17 for additional tourism units. A restaurant and meeting space are also part of the project.
TOP STORY, July: Who owns Beer Can Island?
December 30, 2009
The town of Longboat Key and Manatee County disagreed about who should be responsible for the popular swath of sand north of Longboat.
10 to Contend in 2010
December 30, 2009
From local resorts and restaurants to the fire department and political arena, these 10 people will influence the course of the Key.
10 to contend: David Brenner
December 30, 2009
David Brenner, a former Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board member, now wants a seat on the Town Commission.
10 to contend: Michael Welly
December 30, 2009
The general manager of the Longboat Key Club and Resort believes the club’s Islandside project will be accepted by all residents — if it is built.
10 to Contend: Jonathan Katz
December 30, 2009
The rabbi of Temple Beth Israel has stepped into a community leadership role with new ideas.
10 to Contend: Hal Lenobel
December 30, 2009
Lenobel, a former mayor, will run for his sixth term in office this March. And he doesn't plan on doing any campaigning.
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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.
