O'Connor questions candidate support
December 22, 2009
Longboat Key Commissioner Peter O'Connor wants to know if citizens or groups that have taken public positions on the Islandside project can support members of the Town Commission who are facing a re-election challenge.
Red tide detected on Longboat Key
December 21, 2009
Concentrations were less than 5,000 Karenia brevis cells per liter.
Town acquires new ambulance
December 21, 2009
The town received a new ambulance last week that replaces a 12-year-old model that housed at the north end fire station.
Health Matters — Longboat Key & Sarasota
December 21, 2009
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Pipeline project gets under way
December 18, 2009
The replacement of water pipes along Gulf of Mexico Drive will cause temporary pedestrian and vehicular delays through September 2010.
Colony reopens today
December 18, 2009
Termite infestation is not widespread enough to force the closure of 100 units on Colony property.
Town moves forward with erosion plans
December 17, 2009
The Town Commission discussed using sand from a Longboat Pass dredging project and a revised breakwater project for the north end at its regular workshop Thursday.
Commission will consider north end erosion issues
December 16, 2009
The Town Commission will consider using sand from a Longboat Pass dredging project and a revised breakwater project for the north end at its regular workshop at 2 p.m., Dec. 17.
Cheryl McKane joins Longview Realty Inc.
December 16, 2009
McKane began her real-estate career more than 20 years ago.
Longboat Fire Rescue completes training
December 16, 2009
Fire rescue crews held a drill last week to take what they learned in the classroom and apply it to a fire emergency situation.
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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.
