Pension problems continue
November 18, 2009
The Town Commission is not sure how to fix a growing unfunded liability problem that has town taxpayers on the hook for more than $21 million in unfunded liabilities.
Brenner to run for District 3 seat
November 18, 2009
Longboat Key resident and former Planning and Zoning Board Chairman David Brenner’s decision to run for the District 3 commission seat means two March races will be contested.
Bird Key Park construction could begin in January
November 18, 2009
The Sarasota City Commission voted 4-1 Monday at its regular meeting to approve a two-phase plan for Bird Key Park.
Commission expresses pension frustration
November 16, 2009
The Town Commission is not sure how to fix a growing unfunded liability problem that has town taxpayers responsible for at least $21 million in unfunded liabilities.
Harry's Continental Kitchens now open Mondays
November 16, 2009
The Longboat Key restaurant is now open seven days a week.
Save Our Seabirds to hold Bird Day celebration
November 13, 2009
The bird-rescue facility opened in November 2008 on Ken Thompson Parkway.
File of Life project under way
November 13, 2009
Longboat Key Firefighter David Kyle is accepting orders for File of Life magnets, which are used by firefighters in an emergency situation for critical information about a patient.
Sculpting group leases Bayfront Park space
November 12, 2009
The group currently has seven sculptors and will work on the first floor of the recreation center.
Sewage project begins in Village
November 12, 2009
A $600,000 wastewater restoration project is being performed on three roads on the north end of Longboat Key. The work is expected to last through May 2010.
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1 Floridafitfest and 5K Treasure Run
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Jun
8 World Oceans Day Family Festival
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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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.
