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.

Briefs

December 9, 2009

Jaleski questions town breakwaters

December 9, 2009

Commissioner Gene Jaleski sent an e-mail to other commissioners that said he thought breakwaters to help stave off erosion at the North Shore Road beach access are 'a bad idea that shouldn’t be allowed to proceed until a thorough study of Longboat Pass has been completed.'

Wrong address causes paramedic delay

December 9, 2009

Longboat Key Fire Rescue crews were late to an emergency call after a 911 caller provided the wrong address to a dispatcher.