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.
Colony suspends hotel operations
September 23, 2009
The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort is closing hotel operations until further notice, while it attempts to reach an agreement with its association.
Islandside application moves forward
September 23, 2009
The town’s Planning and Zoning Board will now review the Longboat Key Club and Resort’s $400 million Islandside application next month. Public hearings will take place Oct. 21 and Oct. 22.
Town to discuss cell phone ordinance again
September 23, 2009
Attempts to revise a telecommunications ordinance in order to improve cell-phone reception have been stymied so far.
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18 Crunch Kidz Homelessness Zumbathon
9:00 am - May
18 An Island Affaire
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm - Jun
1 Floridafitfest and 5K Treasure Run
9:00 am - 4:00 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.
