Tangerine Bay receives huge insurance increase
April 19, 2013
Tangerine Bay received a more than 800% wind (hurricane) insurance premium increase this month.
Longboat Key homes sell for $5.7 million, $3.5 million
April 17, 2013
Both Gulfside properties are located on the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key.
April 17: Morning Headlines
April 17, 2013
Morning news: Sarasota and Manatee counties move toward shared transit; International rowing body reviews park
Police chief: first year in review
April 17, 2013
There was no time for on-the-job training when Pete Cumming became the Key's top cop following the sudden death of longtime Police Chief Al Hogle.
Chapel votes no on cell tower lease
April 17, 2013
Although a lease to place a cell tower on Island Chapel property will not be renewed, Alpha Omega says it's the only viable option.
Vandals check back in at vacant Colony units
April 17, 2013
The last official guests at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort checked out in August 2010. But since the resort closed approximately two-and-a-half years ago, it’s had some unwanted visitors who have entered units and damaged the property.
Key resident shares details of past Boston Marathons
April 17, 2013
Village resident Chris Tatreau's company has worked as a subcontractor for the past 27 years of the Boston Marathon.
Project partner trims beach costs
April 17, 2013
The town will perform a hot spot beach project this summer to restore sand to high-erosion areas.
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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.
