Update: Key Club pushes project approval
October 28, 2009
The Longboat Key Club and Resort’s Islandside renovation and expansion project hearing will continue Nov. 5 and Nov. 6, at Temple Beth Israel.
Citizen of the Year played many roles on Key
October 28, 2009
"Overdone is lots of fun." That was Claudia Fuller’s motto.
Stolen boat recovered
October 28, 2009
Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle said patrol officer Dennis Silverio Jr. and two U.S. Coast Guard officers assisted the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Saturday, Oct. 24 in retrieving a 30-foot Grady-White boat from the hands of two burglars during a high-speed chase.
Police officer disputes firing
October 28, 2009
Longboat Key police officer Jessica Anderson’s attorney called her firing “excessive and disparate in treatment.”
Public Tennis Center nears completion
October 28, 2009
The town hopes to complete the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center’s $732,000 renovation project by Dec. 1.
Town roads being repaved
October 28, 2009
The town of Longboat Key’s hired asphalt contractor, Superior Asphalt Inc., began resurfacing Channel Lane, St. Judes Drive and North St. Judes Drive this week.
Mote scientists to attend conservation meetings in Cuba
October 23, 2009
The scientists will set a five-year action plan.
Cotton tale: Another record at Casa del Mar
October 23, 2009
At 30 feet, 4 inches, the resort’s cotton plant is the world’s tallest.
Disaster relief: All smoke, no fire at Harry's
October 23, 2009
The restaurant was evacuated as a precaution as the result of a broken gas line.
No decision, more hearings set on Key Club
October 22, 2009
Speaking on behalf of the Longboat Key Club and Resort, Dr. Hank Fishkind, Florida’s most renowned economist, didn’t mince words in his characterization of Longboat Key.
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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.
