Merchants make seat bid
August 12, 2009
Two business owners asked for a private meeting with Michael Connolly, deputy city attorney, to receive a re-interpretation of the state law governing the BID board.
St. Armands fire station to open in September
August 12, 2009
The 9,100-square-foot building, which will house four firefighters, will be the first green fire station in Sarasota. County.
Harbour Square renovations near completion
August 12, 2009
The updates have taken more than two years and include landscaping updates and a 350-foot-deep well.
Sarasota Yacht Club raises roof structure
August 12, 2009
The Sarasota Yacht Club’s clubhouse construction project is well under way.
Aerobic Grandma: Kayaking combines exercise and recreation
August 12, 2009
If there were one activity you could pursue that would improve your cardiovascular condition and build muscle strength and stamina all while enjoying a peaceful, back-to-nature experience with little — if any — risk to your joints, would you try it? If so, learn to kayak.
Calm before the storm
August 12, 2009
Five years ago, Hurricane Charley set its sights on Longboat Key. The island was spared of a direct hit four times in 2004.
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.
- 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.
