Mystery writer Griffin gets a novel prize
October 21, 2009
The award is recognizes Griffin’s newest novel, "Wyatt’s Revenge."
Town reverses course on tax
October 21, 2009
Longboat Key boat-slip owners disputed the high cost of a new tax for boat-slip owners who rent out their slips. Town Manager Bruce St. Denis agreed to reduce the charge.
Colony wants to remain independent
October 21, 2009
Longboat Key resident Manfred Welfonder’s plan for an international hotel chain to purchase The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is not being met with open arms from resort officials.
Walgreens eyes Key site
October 21, 2009
The drug-store company, based in Deerfield, Ill., has submitted an application for a stand-alone location on Bay Isles Road, just west of Bank of America.
Town staff seeks code enforcement help
October 21, 2009
The commission has not given the town manager direction to use the $57,000 it placed into the fiscal year 2009-10 budget for an additional code-enforcement officer.
P&Z does not recommend Moore's zoning change
October 20, 2009
Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant & Marina owner Alan Moore said his 43-year-old business will shut down unless the town approves a request to change the zoning of the property on which the eatery sits.
LLSA Chamber and SK Chamber joint mixer
October 20, 2009
The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosts a joint mixer with the Siesta Key Chamber at Flemings.
Siekmann responds to county commissioner
October 19, 2009
Longboat Key Vice Mayor Robert Siekmann responded to Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash’s stance on the town’s breakwater project in a letter submitted to The Longboat Observer last week.
Update: Longboat police officer terminated
October 16, 2009
Longboat Key Police Officer Pati Beardsley was terminated Thursday, Oct. 15 by Police Chief Al Hogle after his department completed an internal investigation of her Sept. 16 arrest, in which she waved her department-issued handgun at a motorist that pulled into the driveway of her Sarasota home.
- Jun
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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Miller shares Longboat lore
05/22/13
David Miller gave the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key a history lesson Thursday, May 16, when he shared his memories of early island life. -
Kiwanians get club recognition
05/22/13
The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key recently received "Distinguished Club" status from Kiwanis International for its efforts during the 2011-12 year. -
Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top.
