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.

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.

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…

Video of Longboat Key Club Attorney John Patterson making request to have Planning and Zoning board amend specific zoning codes that conflict with the redevelopment proposal.

Islandside Property Owners Coalition Attorney Mike Furen argues that revising only the codes that stand in the way of being able to approve the plan is a suspect process and violates Comprehensive Plan.

Resident John Sommers spoke out against the Key Club’s desire to change zoning rules to make the proposed Key Club redevelopment less in conflict with Town regulations.

Commissioner Peter O’Connor asks why the Town is custom crafting the code to suit the Key Club and not revisiting the entire code.

Commissioner George Spoll argues to send the specific codes requested by the Key Club back to the Planning and Zoning Board. He adds that if the Planning Board wishes to go deeper or undertake a Comprehensive Plan review, that can happen, but the Town Commission does not need to make that a mandate. Vice Mayor [...]