Two candidates snub PIC
February 10, 2010
Lee Rothenberg and Hal Lenobel will not attend a Longboat Key Public Interest Committee meeting this month because they believe the organization is biased in its support of commission candidates.
ResortQuest to expand
February 10, 2010
Larry Starr, president of the company's Southwest Florida division, says that short-term rentals are in demand.
Colony files reorganization plan
February 10, 2010
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is asking a bankruptcy judge to confirm its reorganization plan before it secures an investor who will help renovate the 232-unit resort.
Key Club changes plan
February 10, 2010
More modifications to the Islandside renovation-and-expansion project will delay a presentation that was planned Friday, Feb. 12 by Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson.
Firefighter of the Year worked to bring new program to life
February 10, 2010
Firefighter/paramedic David Kyle has been named the 2009 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Firefighter of the Year.
Officer of the Year's assistance helped to break burglary case
February 10, 2010
Longboat Key Police Officer Randy Thompson has been named 2009 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Police Officer of the Year.
Lenobel runs on his record
February 10, 2010
At-large Commissioner Hal Lenobel, who is not actively campaigning for his sixth Commission term, hopes the voters will elect him on his record.
Younger wants to see change
February 10, 2010
At-large challenger Phillip Younger believes it's time to shake up the Town Commission and its longtime public servants by bringing new ideas to the table.
Commission plans Islandside field trip
February 9, 2010
Commissioner Gene Jaleski may ask the town attorney when the Islandside hearing reconvenes Friday to arrange a field trip to the project site.
Obituary: Harold Naill Falls
February 9, 2010
Falls, 91, was a resident of Longboat Key and Nashville, Tenn.
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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.
