Servicewoman salute: Shirley Beachum
May 8, 2013
Shirley Beachum was serving in London with the Women's Army Corps (WAC) 68 years ago on V-E Day — one of a few good women who helped to win the war.
Town pressures the Colony
May 8, 2013
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association’s election Tuesday kept seated three out of five board members, paving the way for a developer to continue negotiation settlements.
Properties have stake in new Mote turtle policy
May 8, 2013
Mote will only mark nests once a week on most of the beach, which will require many properties to help foot the bill.
Longboat lost Chief Hogle one year ago
May 8, 2013
Police Chief Al Hogle's contributions live on one year after his sudden death in a motorcycle accident.
Police review FRS pension plan alternative
May 8, 2013
The Longboat Key Police Department Union will take a proposal the town offered to its union members for review.
News Briefs
May 8, 2013
Mar Vista's renovation receives commission approval; Boat and trailer committee to form after recommendation
Gulf of Mexico streetlights modified for turtle season
May 8, 2013
At the town's request, Florida Power & Light is making changes to 10 streetlights for sea-tutle nesting season.
Rehab or rebuild: FDOT seeks feedback on Cortez Bridge
May 8, 2013
State officials held a public kickoff meeting as part of a study that will last at least two years.
Daughter keeps memories close to her heart
May 8, 2013
The Observer's 'Memories with Mom' contest winner, Helen Glaser, remembers the bravery and generosity of her mother, Maya Nathan.
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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.
