Chief's actions disputed
December 2, 2009
Longboat Key Police Officer Jessica Anderson’s attorney, Michael Krohn, will appeal her Oct. 21 termination next week. Krohn says other officers have not been let go for fireable offenses.
Storms nearing Longboat Key
December 2, 2009
Longboat Key residents are being urged to exercise caution beginning this evening because heavy rainfall and flooding is expected for the rest of the week.
Toys for Tots drive begins on Longboat
December 1, 2009
The town of Longboat Key has Toys for Tots drop-off locations at Town Hall and the Police Station.
Officers receive awards for life-saving work
December 1, 2009
Longboat Key police officers rescued a 23-year-old Bradenton woman from Sarasota Bay in June after she was swept off a sailboat.
Lido residents look down road to MURT project
November 30, 2009
Plans for the Ben Franklin Drive of the project are 90% complete.
UPDATE: Brenner and Pokoik qualify
November 25, 2009
The town of Longboat Key will have at least two contested commission seat races this March.
Garbage collection altered for Thanksgiving
November 25, 2009
There will be no Longboat Key garbage collection on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. Garbage will be collected Saturday, Nov. 28, instead.
Peacocks causing trouble again
November 25, 2009
The famous Longbeach Village peacock flock has grown to more than 30 birds. It will be reduced to a dozen birds next month.
Town engineer finds roundabout flaws
November 24, 2009
The town manager received permission to spend $25,000 for a consultant to combat the city of Sarasota’s roundabout proposal earlier this year.
Turkeys with gratitude
November 24, 2009
For three hours Friday, Nov. 20, Plymouth Harbor CEO and President Harry Hobson and staff members Jose Rocha and Sonya Williams handed out turkeys to 200 staff members and those closely associated with the community's services. Dorothy Cleare, left, assistant occupational therapist at Plymouth Harbor, accepts the iconic bird of Thanksgiving before she leaves for the day.
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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.
