In the wake of resident protest, Longboat Commission has on agenda for Monday a discussion and possible vote to reconsider approval of the site plan.

Pension plans on town agenda Town pension plans will be discussed at the Longboat Key Town Commission’s regular workshop on Monday, May 20. Commissioners will review a proposed ordinance that freezes the Firefighters’ Retirement System pension plan. After the discussion, the ordinance will be forwarded to a special workshop meeting later the same day for [...]

The following homes were under contract or sold on Longboat Key, Lido Key and Bird Key from May. 2 through May. 8.

The beleaguered Yablon, who had been chastised the day prior at commission meeting for a lack of progress in redeveloping the 18-acre resort was re-appointed to his position as President and represents a clear majority of the owners.

Neighbors say 331 possible patrons will flood residential area.

Today we have a cell tower policy so strict it is the legislative equivalent of saying you can only have a child by virgin birth. Unfortunately, that, too, is under assault.

The JHM Group will present their proposal to the Association of Unit Owners (see highlights from the proposal below) at Monday’s meeting, and Yablon says all members are welcome to ask questions of the company. According to Yablon, JHM has also stated that it intends to maintain and portfolio its investment in The Colony as a long-term hold.

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider several Colony issues Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m., including options for increasing security, the removal of extraneous ‘junk,’ and defining exactly what constitutes tourism uses and what tourism uses are allowed at the now shuttered resort.

The following homes were under contract or sold on Longboat Key, Lido Key and Bird Key from Feb. 21 through Feb. 28.

Longboat Key Realtor Tina Rudek held an all-out party at 5010 Gulf of Mexico Drive last week to market the very upscale home. Present were Flamenco dancers, musicians and endless food and drink. Photos by Lillian Sands.