Are oil rigs in Longboat’s future?
September 30, 2009
The Longboat Key Town Commission wants to know if its constituents are for or against oil rigs being placed in the Gulf of Mexico three-to-nine miles off the island’s shores.
Commission adopts 1.4903 millage rate
September 30, 2009
Despite pleas by town public safety personnel to raise the millage rate, the Town Commission adopted a millage rate that’s .65% lower than the current tax rate.
Update: What lies in store for the Colony?
September 30, 2009
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, still in the process of closing its hotel operations, was quiet and mostly deserted Tuesday, Sept. 29.
Town drops cellular discussion
September 30, 2009
At its regular workshop, the commission once again debated the telecommunications ordinance to improve cell-phone reception on Longboat but decided not to amend it.
Firefighters, town talk contract
September 30, 2009
The town’s labor attorney, Reynolds Allen, said the town is in no position to offer wage increases to firefighters as part of a new union contract, which begins Oct. 1.
Area officials question town fertilizer ordinance questioned
September 30, 2009
Some officials believe the town’s ordinance, which contains a blackout period for fertilizer during the rainy season and favors 3-foot, fertilizer-free waterfront zones, is too strict.
Kiwanis Club gears up for St. Jude luncheon
September 30, 2009
This year’s car raffle features the choice between a 2010 Ford Fusion and $20,000.
Town Commission holds regular workshop
September 24, 2009
The Longboat Key Town Commission reached a consensus at its Thursday, Sept. 24 regular workshop to keep its existing telecommunications ordinance intact.
In a life of music, Ferrante hit a high note
September 23, 2009
Longboat Key resident Art Ferrante was half of the legendary Ferrante & Teicher duo that sold more than 90 million albums.
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20 Cafe L'Europe UnCorked!
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Jun
22 Dog Days of Summer - Adoption Event
11:00 am - 6:00 pm - Jun
27 Fresh Produce event: Live Life, Enjoy Color: A Coastal Affair
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Dance teams show off skills
06/13/13
Children from Imagine School and Gullett Elementary School showed off their hard work and dancing talents recently, during a special end-of-year dance team recital. -
John Saputo: Undercover boss?
06/13/13
Look closely: Who is that stock boy? -
Turtles head home after rehab at Mote
06/13/13
Tyler the turtle is back at sea.
