News Briefs
May 15, 2013
Linley Street boat ramp closes for construction; Town sends summer beach project out to bid again; Longboat police seek bracelet's owner
Katz signs off on pamphlet
May 15, 2013
Temple Beth Israel Rabbi Jonathan Katz sometimes uses his day off to distribute copies of his pamphlet, 'The Signing: a Civic Horror Picturebook.'
May 14: Daily Headlines Video
May 14, 2013
Top Stories: City of Sarasota runoff election ends tonight; Community workshop for Sports Page relocation; Pension plans top workshop agenda; IDA to adopt core values
Pension plans top Longboat Key town workshop agenda
May 14, 2013
The Town Commission will review ordinances next week that freeze both the firefighter and general employees' pension plans.
May 13: Daily Headlines Video
May 13, 2013
Top Stories: The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce announces it's 2013 Small Business Awards; Town prepares for beach bids again; Longboat police seek bracelet's owner
Town prepares for beach bids again
May 13, 2013
The town of Longboat Key received no bids for its summer beach project April 16. One month later, the town is putting the project out to bid again in the hopes of landing a bid from a sand-dredging company.
Longboat police seek bracelet's owner
May 13, 2013
Longboat Key police are seeking the owner of a 7.75-inch diamond-and-sapphire tennis bracelet found in late March in the Publix parking lot.
May 10: Daily Headlines Video
May 10, 2013
Top Stories: Sarasota police hire a former Maryland lieutenant colonel as deputy chief; Visit Sarasota County announces Annual National Tourism Week Awards; Sarasota Blues and Music Festival canceled, new blues festival launches
WEEKEND BEST BET: Centre Shops Mother's Day Festival
May 10, 2013
The festival will include plenty of Mom's favorite things, such as jewelry, antiques and art.
- 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.
