Our View: Tax plan needs more vetting
May 22, 2013
On June 18, Manatee County voters will vote on two questions that are loaded with big tax consequences.
Our View: Let the vote stand
May 15, 2013
To one extent, it really doesn't come as a surprise. Longbeach Village residents flooded Longboat Key town commissioners with emails over the past weekend, begging commissioners to rescind their May 6 approval of the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub’s site-plan amendment application.
My View: Seniors oppose nuclear plants? Not so fast
May 15, 2013
Lately it seems every interest group and political candidate trying to win a public debate wants to claim that "senior citizens are on my side."
Our View: Looking forward
May 8, 2013
In a week or so, all of our local governments will be releasing their proposed budgets for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, which will begin in October.
Our View: One step forward
May 1, 2013
As we were about to go to press, we learned that Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Murf Klauber had filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan.
Letters to the Editor
May 1, 2013
Colony meeting hopeful; Boston bombing aftermath; To the Republican Party
Our View: The new normal: vigilance
April 24, 2013
It can happen here. It did happen here. Terrorists were here.
- 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.
