Neil Martin retirement party
September 30, 2009
Longboat Key Public Works Operations Manager Neil Martin celebrates his retirement after 32 years with the department.
Are oil rigs in Longboat’s future?
September 30, 2009
The Longboat Key Town Commission wants to know if its constituents are for or against oil rigs being placed in the Gulf of Mexico three-to-nine miles off the island’s shores.
Commission adopts 1.4903 millage rate
September 30, 2009
Despite pleas by town public safety personnel to raise the millage rate, the Town Commission adopted a millage rate that’s .65% lower than the current tax rate.
Update: What lies in store for the Colony?
September 30, 2009
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, still in the process of closing its hotel operations, was quiet and mostly deserted Tuesday, Sept. 29.
Town drops cellular discussion
September 30, 2009
At its regular workshop, the commission once again debated the telecommunications ordinance to improve cell-phone reception on Longboat but decided not to amend it.
Firefighters, town talk contract
September 30, 2009
The town’s labor attorney, Reynolds Allen, said the town is in no position to offer wage increases to firefighters as part of a new union contract, which begins Oct. 1.
Area officials question town fertilizer ordinance questioned
September 30, 2009
Some officials believe the town’s ordinance, which contains a blackout period for fertilizer during the rainy season and favors 3-foot, fertilizer-free waterfront zones, is too strict.
Kiwanis Club gears up for St. Jude luncheon
September 30, 2009
This year’s car raffle features the choice between a 2010 Ford Fusion and $20,000.
Town Commission holds regular workshop
September 24, 2009
The Longboat Key Town Commission reached a consensus at its Thursday, Sept. 24 regular workshop to keep its existing telecommunications ordinance intact.
- 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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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.
