P&Z moves Islandside project forward

December 10, 2009

The planning board voted 4-3 to move The Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside renovation and expansion project forward to the Town Commission next month.

Compromise saves St. Armands Circle events from cancellation

December 9, 2009

The City Commission ratified a compromise to reduce special-event fees to a flat per-day fee, which is based on the size of the park.

Term limit change approved

December 9, 2009

Some commissioners, Key residents and commission candidates expressed frustration Monday night, when the commission approved a resolution to its town charter that could give the mayor another term.

Briefs

December 9, 2009

Jaleski questions town breakwaters

December 9, 2009

Commissioner Gene Jaleski sent an e-mail to other commissioners that said he thought breakwaters to help stave off erosion at the North Shore Road beach access are 'a bad idea that shouldn’t be allowed to proceed until a thorough study of Longboat Pass has been completed.'

Wrong address causes paramedic delay

December 9, 2009

Longboat Key Fire Rescue crews were late to an emergency call after a 911 caller provided the wrong address to a dispatcher.

IPOC proposes settlement offer

December 9, 2009

The Islandside Property Owners Coalition suggest The Longboat Key Club restrict Islandside major events to the off-season, eliminate the parking garage and possibly allow for the retention of the driving range.

Sarasota's first green fire station opens tomorrow

December 9, 2009

The St. Armands fire station was completed in late October.

Vision plan can be reviewed

December 8, 2009

Town attorney David Persson believes commissioners can discuss the town's vision plan as long as it steers clear of any Key Club Islandside project discussion.

Commission approves Moore's zoning request

December 7, 2009

Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant owner Alan Moore said Moore’s wouldn’t survive unless the town granted his zoning request.