Islandside project hearing dates confirmed
April 20, 2010
Four dates in May and six dates in June have been reserved by the commission to approve code changes and an Islandside project ordinance on second reading.
Colony hearing continued until Friday
April 19, 2010
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association began making its case Monday for why the resort's bankruptcy case should be converted to Chapter 7 liquidation.
Man on the Street: Oil Drilling
April 19, 2010
The Observer asked Longboaters what they think of President Barack Obama's recent suggestion to expand oil drilling off shore.
Volunteers needed for Sarasota Open
April 19, 2010
The tournament will begin May 8 at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
Commission agrees with code changes
April 16, 2010
The Town Commission agreed with code clarifications and changes suggested by the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
WEEKEND BEST BET: Fidelity Investment Senior Doubles tournament
April 16, 2010
The tournament continues Saturday and Sunday, with Monday reserved as a rain day.
Store Around the Corner: Le Tennique
April 16, 2010
Le Tennique boutique at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort carries everything from tennis racquets to evening attire.
Commission defers pension study
April 15, 2010
The town manager also received support to continue having a police chief and a fire chief under his supervision.
Rehabilitated turtle will be released tomorrow
April 15, 2010
After nearly a year, a 21-pound green sea turtle will be released on Lido Beach.
Commission to discuss pensions, budget
April 15, 2010
The town manager will provide an update on the status of several items in the fiscal year 2010-11 budget at the commission's regular workshop this afternoon.
- 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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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.
