Anderson requests reinstatement
December 16, 2009
At a Dec. 8 appeal, the attorney for former Longboat Police Officer Jessica Anderson told the town manager that other Longboat officers were treated differently than Anderson.
Longboat chief hires new officers
December 15, 2009
Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle announces two new police hires and says one more is on the way.
Mote coordinator elected president of science education group
December 15, 2009
Brad Tanner will serve as president of the Florida Association of Science Teachers and School Programs.
Larson qualifies for District 1
December 14, 2009
Lynn Larson's qualification ensures the town will hold a preliminary election in January.
Rothenberg qualifies for fourth term
December 11, 2009
The town of Longboat Key will have at least three contested commission seat races this March.
St. Armands fire station celebrates opening
December 10, 2009
The grand opening came a one-and-one-half months after the station opened.
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.
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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.
