Our view: Four commissioners want it
February 24, 2010
Watching the Key Club process is frustrating, often excruciating — for everyone. And some deal with it better than others (Ahem, Commissioner Peter O’Connor).
My view: Longboat Key Club's continuance necessary
February 24, 2010
I would like to take this opportunity to address the Longboat Key Club's request for a continuance regarding its Islandside redevelopment application, which has caused a further delay in the Town Commission hearings.
MY VIEW: 4 reasons to nix the school tax
February 18, 2010
The reasons why Sarasota County taxpayers — and parents — should oppose the renewal of the district’s special one-mill tax extension continue to mount in stunning fashion.
A time for leadership
February 17, 2010
We print the cogent messages of two letters to the editor regarding the Longboat Key Club and Resort's renovation-and-expansion project hearing.
Why I am not campaigning
February 17, 2010
At-large Commissioner Hal Lenobel explains why he will not campaign and solicit funds from contributors for his re-election.
Pension purgatory
February 10, 2010
The town of Longboat Key has serious employee pension problems — and they're not just the $25 million in unfunded liabilities hanging over the town's taxpayers.
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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.
