Commissioner George Spoll is now Mayor George Spoll, and first term Commissioner Jim Brown is Vice-Mayor after Monday night’s swearing in meeting. Newly-elected commissioners Lynn Larson, David Brenner

Mayor Lee Rothenberg leaves the helm as many give their approval and praise.

Newly-elected Commissioners Dave Brenner and Lynn Larson as well as reelected Commissioners Hal Lenobel and Bob Siekmann get sworn and are now ready to serve.

Town Clerk Trish Granger reads the official vote counts that elected Dave Brenner, Hal Lenobel, Lynn Larson and Bob Siekmann to the Longboat Key Town Commission.

Longboat’s controversial peacock is followed and interviewed. What do they think of the Key Club, Pension deficit and the elections? Longboat Key News investigates…

CAUTION: EXTREME OBSCENE LANGUAGE — This is the actual video of Longboat Key Police Officer Jessica Anderson who was terminated for an unlawful arrest she made on June 14, 2009 on Longboat Key.

Hundreds of Longboaters and Mote Marine supporters enjoy wine and mingling at the benefit. The Christensens talk about outdoor ding, business and watch spot interviews.

Longboater Mary Lou Johnson talks about what makes her the driving force on LBK for so many organizations. Is she crazy? We ask her daughters…

The big winners at Motes benefit. It was the investors wife who insisted on the investment and earned the return!

Mote representatives talk candidly at Harry’s wine tasting about funding needs, the importance of Longboat volunteers and that interns love the sharks…