Former Maus & Hoffman building sold
November 19, 2009
Fontanot LLC could open a Mexican restaurant in the location.
IPOC upset with planning board
November 18, 2009
The Islandside Property Owners Coalition is disappointed the planning board has decided to review a draft ordinance with conditions of approval for the Islandside project next month.
P&Z suggests revisions
November 18, 2009
The planning board voted 4-3 to allow the Longboat Key Club’s two nine-story, golf-course condominiums to be built as high as the tallest existing Islandside condominium.
IPOC contributions questioned
November 18, 2009
The boards of 11 associations within the Longboat Key Club Islandside, also members of the Islandside Property Owners Coalition, can use association money at their discretion to pay for coalition legal fees.
Pension problems continue
November 18, 2009
The Town Commission is not sure how to fix a growing unfunded liability problem that has town taxpayers on the hook for more than $21 million in unfunded liabilities.
Brenner to run for District 3 seat
November 18, 2009
Longboat Key resident and former Planning and Zoning Board Chairman David Brenner’s decision to run for the District 3 commission seat means two March races will be contested.
Bird Key Park construction could begin in January
November 18, 2009
The Sarasota City Commission voted 4-1 Monday at its regular meeting to approve a two-phase plan for Bird Key Park.
Commission expresses pension frustration
November 16, 2009
The Town Commission is not sure how to fix a growing unfunded liability problem that has town taxpayers responsible for at least $21 million in unfunded liabilities.
Harry's Continental Kitchens now open Mondays
November 16, 2009
The Longboat Key restaurant is now open seven days a week.
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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.
