Police Department names new captains
April 5, 2013
A new organizational structure at the Longboat Key Police Department has made four officers sergeants.
April 5: Daily Headlines Video
April 5, 2013
Today's Stories: Manatee Schools to create new positions, eliminate assistant superintendents; Vandalism reported at Colony; Hymn for Her turn up the heat with new album; Weekend Best Bets
WEEKEND BEST BET: Save Our Seabirds Soiree
April 5, 2013
Event will feature food from the Longboat Key Club & Resort and string musicians.
April 4: Daily Headlines Video
April 4, 2013
Today's Stories: Homeless man arrested for murder; Semitruck overturns into river in East County; City plans Lido renourishment; Gullett students help plant garden at White House
Vandalism reported at Colony
April 4, 2013
Damage included broken light poles and a shattered guardhouse door at the shuttered resort.
Longboat Key street lighting assistance requested
April 4, 2013
North end residents are requesting more lighting along Gulf of Mexico Drive and the town is working to accommodate the request.
Tokajer becomes a police chief
April 3, 2013
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming informed Town Manager Dave Bullock Monday, April 1 that Administrative Captain Bill Tokaje has accepted the position of police chief for the city of Holmes Beach. Tokajer will be reporting to his new post on Monday, April 8. Cumming has appointed Officer Frank Rubino to assume Tokajer's responsibilities as administrative captain.
April 3: Daily Headlines Video
April 3, 2013
Today's Stories: Deputies arrest parent for child neglect, find baby near drugs; Private push or public interest?; Vandals leave anti-Wal-Mart graffiti at shopping center; Steakburger chain makes state debut; Patron Saints: Dr. Phillip Nelson
Commission nixes St. Denis' health-insurance request
April 3, 2013
Commissioner Lynn Larson was livid with an agenda item added to Monday night's meeting that would have allowed former Town Manager Bruce St. Denis access to town health insurance for life.
Private push or public interest?
April 3, 2013
Residents Larry Grossman and Gene Jaleski are as active as ever at Town Hall. Their presence is prompting questions about how much staff time should be used to handle their requests.
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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.
