Tension present at pension meeting
February 3, 2010
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis questioned firefighter pension board Chairman Keith Tanner’s ability to make decisions for both the board and the firefighters union in his dual representation roles.
Sand Cay manager fired over mishandled funds
February 3, 2010
A police investigation has been opened to look into allegations that former Sand Cay Manager Judy Paul stole approximately $13,000.
Senate hopeful Rubio speaks to Argus Foundation
February 3, 2010
Marco Rubio, the candidate for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, spoke about liberty and limited government last week.
Key couple comes out of retirement
February 3, 2010
Pat and Bob Gussin recently appeared at Barnes & Noble to discuss their books and hold a book signing.
Marks spread his wings in Longboat community
February 3, 2010
Herman Marks, of Sarasota, died Jan. 29. He was 87.
Peacock plan in limbo
February 2, 2010
The famous Longbeach Village peacock flock has grown to more than 60 birds.
Town discusses CodeRED alerts with TECO officials
February 2, 2010
Public Works Director Juan Florensa said that a lack of information prevented the town from using the alert for last week's gas leak.
Commission approves Moore's request
February 2, 2010
The Longboat Key Town Commission also learned from the town manager that the town is working to bring more sand to the north end's eroded beach.
Rubio speaks to The Argus Foundation
January 29, 2010
Marco Rubio, candidate for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate, spoke to The Argus Foundation Friday, Jan. 29, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort Harbourside Dining Room.
Key Club presents a modified plan
January 29, 2010
The Longboat Key Club and Resort presented a tentative Islandside project proposal Friday that reduces the number of overall residential units from 176 units to 154 units. The club asked for a two-week continuance in order to meet with town staff about the revised plan.
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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.
