Colony disputes foreclosure
September 2, 2009
Bank of America seeks to recover assets that include penthouse hotel units, The Colony Dining Room, the Monkey Room bar and tennis courts.
Venice sand site rejected
September 2, 2009
White sand near Venice was deemed too shelly for the Key’s beach.
Engel & Völkers absorbs Wedebrock sales division
September 2, 2009
Longboat Key-based Wedebrock’s 25 sales agents will become part of Engel & Völkers, a Germany-based firm.
If not for debt, ‘bull’ would be back
September 2, 2009
U.S. factories and consumers are poised for a rebound. The holdup is inflationary deficit spending in Washington.
SYC Topping Off party
August 28, 2009
Sarasota Yacht Club guides members and guests through the future yacht club building and showcases what's to come.
Art gallery owner charged with theft
August 28, 2009
Robert Preiss, owner of R&R Bond Gallery, on St. Armands Circle, was arrested after he allegedly failed to pay the owners of artwork sold on consignment.
Commission discusses the budget at special meetings
August 27, 2009
The Longboat Key Town Commission discussed everything from millage rates to The Longboat Key Club and Resort’s Islandside redevelopment application at two special meetings Thursday, Aug. 27, at Town Hall.
Town looks at sand solutions
August 26, 2009
The town could acquire sand near Venice to put near North Shore Road to replace a fast-eroding beach that closed the beach access there.
Firefighter contract discussed
August 26, 2009
The town’s labor attorney said the town is in no position to offer wage increases to firefighters as part of a new union contract.
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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.
