On golf course, Clinton takes shots at right
October 2, 2009
The former president played golf at the Longboat Key Club on his first visit to the Sarasota area.
Town lift station rehabilitation underway
October 1, 2009
The town’s Public Works Department is in the midst of construction improvements to two wastewater lift stations at 300 Gulf of Mexico Drive and 502 Harbourside Drive.
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.
- 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.
