There are several issues with how the federal grant money was spent on Longboat. First a bus shelter truly should have been designed to meet the ambiance of Longboat Key. Over the last month I have seen people soaked due to no cover for them waiting for the bus. Second: the bike lane on Longboat. The line should be painted a different color. Florescent Purple should be the designated color for bicycle lanes. Not only for Longboat but the whole state of Florida.
Updated Aug. 27, 2010. There is a cell tower at 57th Avenue and 34th Street in Bradenton on the State College of Florida (formerly MCC) campus. This is the cell tower located across the bay and visible more than five miles away from all bay fronts on Longboat Key.
Updated July 30, 2010. As a tax-paying resident of Sans Point Condominium, I would prefer the larger grained, slightly off-white sand for the renourishment project. At a time of great economic uncertainty, it is the wise option to save money where possible
Updated June 16, 2010. Following Monday afternoon’s approval of an alternative Islandside redevelopment plan, letters have started arriving. Tell commissioners what you think. Post a comment below or send to letters@lbknews.com
Updated June 25, 2010. Congratulations on creating an excellent compromise to the Longboat Key Club’s redevelopment plan! Shame on the Key Club for adopting an attitude of “It’s our way or the highway.” The Simpson-Persson plan is a compromise that preserves the north side green space and recreation facilities for members and residents yet gives the possibility of additional residential units on the south side of Key Club Road, at the location of the Spa, for the Loeb Partners. This plan meets the Longboat Key residents’ goal of lower density and less traffic on the south end of the Island.
Updated May 28, 2010. I wonder if PIC reads the papers or actually does anything except back developer candidates. Does PIC not know that we are looking at inlet management as a possible means of reducing the spiraling costs of throwing sand on the beach, only to have more than half wash away in less than four years (if we believe the last report by CP&E)?
Updated April 30, 2010. Both the Longboat Observer and the Longboat Key News has requested that they begin to receive copies of all e-mails between staff and the members of the Boards referenced above and by and between the Board members themselves to any Staff member, Town Attorney, etc. Basically, all mail that routes through the longboatkey.org e-mail accounts are requested to be forwarded.
Updated March 26, 2010 — The Longboat Key Club has continued to violate Florida Statutes section XXIII, paragraph 316.1995 and Longboat key Ordinance 73.05 for more than 20 years
Bruce, thank you and Juan Florensa (Public Works Director) for discussing where we are and what the future may hold with me and George Byl.
