Longboat Key News

Future beach erosion from Hurricane Ida is expected at the North Shore Road beach access, which was closed earlier this year because of dangerous conditions at high tide.

The three juveniles admitted to stealing two cars Sunday morning and committing six auto burglaries on Longboat Key Saturday.

Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 8:49 p.m. U.S. Rep.

William Sandy, a resident of Longboat Key Club & Resort Islandside, felt conflicted.

Islandside resident Carmel Izzo asked the planning board to protect her property interests Friday, Nov.

More than 200 Longboat Key residents, business owners and attorneys filled Temple Beth Israel for the third day of hearings about the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside project Thursday, Nov.

Mayor Lee Rothenberg spoke in favor of town attorney David Persson for moving the project hearing process along.

Art Ferguson holds a .50-caliber machine gun removed from the wing of a P-40. Fighter jets soared across Sarasota Bay and swooped down on Longboat Key, firing guns and .50-calliber bullets at their targets.

More than 150 people have signed a petition against the town's actions. Harry's Continental Kitchens, 525 St.

Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore urged the Commission to sign a letter opposing oil and natural gas drilling.

The scenario that unfolded at the Oct. 15 Sarasota County Tourist Development Council meeting reminded us more than a little of a poorly scripted comedy show.

Parts of a crane were placed on a construction mobilization site just south of The Islander Club Thursday, Oct.

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key will now meet at The Grille at the Longboat Key Club and Resorta s Harbourside location.

Longboat Key beaches are being investigated by the Army Corps of Engineers for World War II era bombs.

A construction crew began repaving Channel Lane Tuesday, Oct. 27. The town of Longboat Key's hired asphalt contractor, Superior Asphalt Inc., began resurfacing Channel Lane, St.

The number of residents who attended opening sessions of Longboat's Planning & Zoning Board hearing on the Longboat Key Club's proposed development - 350 - came in a close second to the largest hearing in the Key's history - a 1990 session at the Holiday Inn that drew more than 400.

These eateries will have you beggin' for more crabs... October 20, 2009 Head on over to one of these FL spots for a case of the crabs...crab legs that is! The hard-shelled critters may be tough to crack, but once you do, the tender meat inside is arguably better than lobster and sure to make your tummy happy! More butter please! Crab & Fin ...

Dr. Hank Fishkind, Floridaa s most renowned economist, didna t mince words in his characterization of Longboat Key.

Police and firefighter/paramedics were at the scene for approximately one hour. Longboat Key firefighter/paramedics entered Harry's Continental Kitchens yesterday carrying hoses and wearing firefighting gear.

Economist Dr. Henry Fishkind warned the planning board that Longboat Key in general "is in a serious state of decline." Day two of the Planning and Zoning Board's hearing of the Longboat Key Club and Resort's $400 million Islandside renovation plan began Thursday, Oct.