Christ Church project receives blessing

January 6, 2010

Despite concerns from some Sleepy Lagoon homeowners, the Town Commission voted Monday to approve a new sanctuary on the north end of Longboat Key.

Political sign issues arise

January 6, 2010

Longboat Key District 1 commission candidate Lee Pokoik and town officials have been sparring over the placement of his campaign signs and the wording of his sign.

Term limit revision stands

January 6, 2010

Mayor Lee Rothenberg told those opposing his decision to run for another two-year term that he has done nothing wrong.

Briefs

January 6, 2010

Sand arrives at eroded North Shore Road beach access

January 6, 2010

The town began placing 600 cubic yards of sand Tuesday at the North Shore Road beach access to protect the road and utilities in the area. The sand cost the town $12,000.

Key Club project contains fewer issues

January 6, 2010

Longboat Key Club Attorney John Patterson is hopeful the club’s Islandside application has fewer issues and will move along more quickly at the Town Commission level.

Town creates pipeline Web site

January 5, 2010

The replacement of water pipes along Gulf of Mexico Drive will cause temporary pedestrian and vehicular delays through September 2010.

Census Bureau to hold job testing on keys

January 5, 2010

Testing will take place at Longboat Island Chapel, SunTrust Bank and St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.

Commission postpones Moore's request

January 5, 2010

The Longboat Key Town Commission postponed a decision on Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant's Comprehensive Plan change. Owner Alan Moore asked for a continuance because a full commission board wasn't present.

Commission to review Moore's request

January 4, 2010

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider approving on second reading a request by Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant owner Alan Moore to approve a Comprehensive Plan amendment and a request to change the zoning of the restaurant from commercial to residential at its 7 p.m. regular meeting tonight.