The Town of Longboat Key has officially ‘appealed the appeal’ of the Islandside development order in an effort to get the project back on track

The Town Commission has decided that not only should they change whatever rules bothered the judge in the Longboat key Club lawsuit, but they should also go back and rewrite all the rules and codes.

What is occurring on Longboat Key involving the Key Club litigation could be a very costly zero-sum game. Since the commissioners have once again unanimously decided to adhere to their stance on the Key Club expansion proposal, they have created a situation where a developer stands to gain tens of millions of dollars from government-sponsored added value to what is currently golf course acreage. By doing so, the town government has inadvertently placed a huge financial burden on some residents, as they are now in the position of having to protect the value of their property.

The Islandside Property Owner’s Coalition (IPOC) has been busy this year trying to undo the town’s passing of the Key Club’s redevelopment application. According to IPOC President Bob White, the coalition filed a motion in December to amend the de-novo complaint, dropping counts that the development order was inconsistent with the town’s Comprehensive Plan. IPOC maintains [...]

The Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party was held this weekend on the lawn at the Longboat Key Club & Resort’s Islandside driving range. The event formerly known as the St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon, which benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, celebrated its 30th anniversary this year. Proceeds from the car raffle benefited the Longboat Key [...]

Consistent with my minor political activity around here I asked an acquaintance here in District 3 to sign a nomination petition for a neighbor who is running for our Town Commission. That targeted signer asked me whom the new candidate was running against. I answered: David Brenner, the current commissioner from this district, our district. The person seemed not to know who David was. Wow!

Prather Crisp and his wife, Wendi, have announced their 14golf co., on Longboat Key. 14golf co., provides golf lessons and instruction with a focus on developing and improving the short game. 14golf strives to deliver a world-class learning experience to every student, every time. Lessons are provided at the Longboat Key Club & Resort’s Harbourside [...]

The event formerly known as the St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon has a new name this year to mark its 30th anniversary. In fact everything about the ‘welcome back’ party that kicks off the season on Longboat Key is new — except the cost to attend. The newly named Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party will have [...]

The Islandside Property Owners Coalition gained a court victory Friday with Circuit Court Judge Charles Roberts’ ruling that the IPOC organization has the legal right and authority to ask a judge to overturn the town’s development order

Located behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club & Resort with the golf course in the backyard. Panoramic views down the fairway and across the lake are there to enjoy every day. This 2,609-square-foot, two-bedroom, three-bath plus den home is designed for carefree, one-level living that wraps around the pool. High ceilings and lots of sliding glass doors keep it light and bright all day