Term-limit clarification needed
March 24, 2010
Town Attorney David Persson wants the newly reshaped Town Commission to allow him to draft an amendment to the town charter clarifying commission term limits.
As rat race ends, insects could start to bug residents
March 24, 2010
The cold winter season has been tough on certain types of wildlife, resulting in fish kills, cold-stunned turtles and manatees with cold-stress syndrome. But the cold weather has brought other critters to the Key.
Longboat road rage incident causes concern
March 24, 2010
After the driver behind him honked his horn, a 63-year-old motorist visiting from Maine waved his handgun in the air.
Firefighter contract negotiations halted
March 24, 2010
The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters/paramedics have declared an impasse in negotiations for a new three-year contract for firefighters.
Sand choices on display
March 23, 2010
Longboat Key residents can give input for the type of sand the town will use for its next beach project at the Town Commission's regular workshop March 25.
Spoll elected mayor
March 22, 2010
Commissioner George Spoll becomes mayor for the first time, while Commissioner Jim Brown was elected as vice mayor.
Mote uses Wii technology to explore shark mating behaviors
March 22, 2010
Motion sensors could help to determine where the sharks mate, allowing researchers to better protect those areas.
P&Z set to review code April 6
March 19, 2010
The Planning and Zoning Board will review code clarification suggestions presented by the Longboat Key Club and Resort next month.
Longboat officer commended
March 18, 2010
Dean Greathouse was praised last week for helping a couple stranded on the side of the road.
Owner asks commission to rezone historic property
March 17, 2010
The dual-zoned property at 5440 Gulf of Mexico Drive was built in 1946 by Longboat Key’s first mayor, Will LePage.
- Jun
20 Cafe L'Europe UnCorked!
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Jun
22 Dog Days of Summer - Adoption Event
11:00 am - 6:00 pm - Jun
27 Fresh Produce event: Live Life, Enjoy Color: A Coastal Affair
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Dance teams show off skills
06/13/13
Children from Imagine School and Gullett Elementary School showed off their hard work and dancing talents recently, during a special end-of-year dance team recital. -
John Saputo: Undercover boss?
06/13/13
Look closely: Who is that stock boy? -
Turtles head home after rehab at Mote
06/13/13
Tyler the turtle is back at sea.
