News Briefs
May 8, 2013
Mar Vista's renovation receives commission approval; Boat and trailer committee to form after recommendation
Gulf of Mexico streetlights modified for turtle season
May 8, 2013
At the town's request, Florida Power & Light is making changes to 10 streetlights for sea-tutle nesting season.
Rehab or rebuild: FDOT seeks feedback on Cortez Bridge
May 8, 2013
State officials held a public kickoff meeting as part of a study that will last at least two years.
Business Briefs
May 8, 2013
Key Club named No. 12 resort by Tennis Resorts Online; Jack Brill to run Metz Culinary Management division; Stephania Feltz named SYC member relations director
May 7: Daily Headlines Video
May 8, 2013
Today's Stories: Sarasota County deputies investigate a death on Tamiami Trail; Two stabbed in robbery attempt at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex; Longboat Key Town Commission chooses new attorney; Commissioners approve North Trail Overlay
Linley boat ramp closed for construction
May 8, 2013
The town-owned boat ramp will be closed for approximately 60 days.
Longboat Key woman found in Miami
May 7, 2013
A Harbourside Drive woman was found in downtown Miami at 3 a.m. this morning driving the wrong way with a trunk full of Longboat Key Publix groceries.
Two men rescued near Cedar Key
May 7, 2013
Steven Kepecz and Paul Conners were rescued by the Coast Guard Sunday afternoon after their boat developed engine trouble.
Longboat Key Town Commission chooses new attorney
May 7, 2013
Maggie D. Mooney-Portale of Sarasota-based Hankin, Persson, McClenathen, Cohen & Darnell was chosen as the town's new attorney Monday night.
May 6: Daily Headlines Video
May 6, 2013
Today's Stories: Three men severely injure man on Siesta Key Public Beach; Sarasota police arrest two men for running a marijuana operation; Commission to review Colony issues tonight
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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.
