Islander groin construction to begin next week
October 30, 2009
The town will begin construction on two groins behind The Islander Club, 2295 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Monday, Nov. 2. Punta Gorda-based Marine Contracting Group Inc. will perform the work for $899,898.
Persson advises commissioners not to attend Sleepy Lagoon meeting
October 29, 2009
Town Attorney David Persson sent an e-mail to Longboat Key Town Commissioners Wednesday, Oct. 28, advising them to consider “politely declining” a Sleepy Lagoon Homeowners meeting next week.
Anna Maria Island representatives urge opposition to offshore drilling
October 28, 2009
Vice Mayor Bob Siekmann and Commissioner Gene Jaleski discussed the impact of offshore oil drilling at a Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting.
Public service was Patterson's life
October 28, 2009
Retired Army general and former Longboat Key mayor, Major Gen. James ‘Jim’ Patterson, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, at age 78.
Update: Key Club pushes project approval
October 28, 2009
The Longboat Key Club and Resort’s Islandside renovation and expansion project hearing will continue Nov. 5 and Nov. 6, at Temple Beth Israel.
Citizen of the Year played many roles on Key
October 28, 2009
"Overdone is lots of fun." That was Claudia Fuller’s motto.
Stolen boat recovered
October 28, 2009
Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle said patrol officer Dennis Silverio Jr. and two U.S. Coast Guard officers assisted the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Saturday, Oct. 24 in retrieving a 30-foot Grady-White boat from the hands of two burglars during a high-speed chase.
Police officer disputes firing
October 28, 2009
Longboat Key police officer Jessica Anderson’s attorney called her firing “excessive and disparate in treatment.”
Public Tennis Center nears completion
October 28, 2009
The town hopes to complete the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center’s $732,000 renovation project by Dec. 1.
Town roads being repaved
October 28, 2009
The town of Longboat Key’s hired asphalt contractor, Superior Asphalt Inc., began resurfacing Channel Lane, St. Judes Drive and North St. Judes Drive this week.
- Jun
1 Floridafitfest and 5K Treasure Run
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Jun
8 World Oceans Day Family Festival
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Miller shares Longboat lore
05/22/13
David Miller gave the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key a history lesson Thursday, May 16, when he shared his memories of early island life. -
Kiwanians get club recognition
05/22/13
The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key recently received "Distinguished Club" status from Kiwanis International for its efforts during the 2011-12 year. -
Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top.
