Town will scrutinize 911 dispatch offer
April 17, 2013
The Town Commission is skeptical Sarasota County can provide the level of service Key residents expect from dispatchers.
Boat parking makes waves at P&Z Board meeting
April 17, 2013
The old phrase "a picture is worth 1,000 words" hit home at Tuesday's April 16 Planning and Zoning Board meeting,
Code Board questions lack of use
April 17, 2013
The agenda for the Longboat Key Code Enforcement Board meeting was simple: The board wanted to know why a string of meetings has been canceled and to debate whether the board is needed because of a new philosophy for dealing with code violators.
April 16: Daily Headlines Video
April 16, 2013
Top Stories: Chapel cell tower lease will expire; Maintenance facility construction progressing; Sarasota County hires senior strategist
April 16: Morning Headlines
April 16, 2013
Commissioners approve solicitation ordinance; Sarasota and Manatee commissioners talk transportation; today's forecast
Chapel cell tower lease will expire
April 16, 2013
A lease to place a 150-foot cellular tower on Longboat Island Chapel property will not be renewed.
April 15: Daily Headlines Video
April 15, 2013
Today's Stories: Sarasota Police investigate Orange Avenue shooting; Rosemary catalyst project scheduled for May discussion; Students advance to Odyssey of the Mind world competition; The John and Mable Ringling Museum launches fresh identity; Black Tie Untied
Town of Longboat Key will investigate 911 offer
April 15, 2013
Town staff will continue to work with Sarasota County staff to see if it makes good financial sense to allow the county to take over 911 dispatch services for the Key.
Discussions to begin on Cortez Bridge future
April 15, 2013
FDOT will hold a public kickoff meeting for a study about the future of Cortez Bridge.
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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.
