Designated smoking area signs installed on Lido Beach
August 6, 2009
Twenty-one ashtrays will be installed on Lido Beach and North Lido Beach by Friday, Aug. 7, and four signs indicating the designated smoking areas will be posted at each entrance to the beach near the parking lots.
In Brief
August 5, 2009
According to researchers at Mote Marine Laboratory, as of July 28, 1,937 sea-turtle hatchlings have lost their way, or have become disoriented, during hatchings on local beaches this year.
Backflow fines to begin
August 5, 2009
Starting Aug. 14, Longboat Key water users will face fines of $50 a day for a maximum of two weeks if they have not yet installed the backflow-prevention devices.
BP station gets stamp of approval
August 5, 2009
The convenience store, 400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will include a contract post office later this year.
Colony president responds to ruling
August 2, 2009
For Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Chairman Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber and President and General Manager Katie Moulton, a federal bankruptcy judge’s rulings Friday contained victory and defeat.
Casa del Mar couples renew vows
August 1, 2009
Six couples who vacation at Casa del Mar renewed their vows at sunset Saturday.
Café on the Bay closes
July 29, 2009
A new restaurant will open in the restaurant's Centre Shops location this fall.
Community Calendar
July 29, 2009
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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.
