I have been asked if I’m a member of the Manasota Key Association and I am.  Their purpose is to promote the general interests of property owners of Manasota Key within the area bounded on the north Manasota Beach Rd. and Manasota Beach and on the south, by the Sarasota County-Charlotte County boundary line.  Their goal is to encourage and promote, through a social association, the dissemination of educational and scientific information for the purpose of preservation, protection and development of the natural, agricultural, horticultural and botanical resources within Manasota Key, the integrity of its shore lines, the navigability of its waters, real and personal properties.  Just recently I received an abbreviated summary of the Septic/Sewer questionnaire that was sent out in March, 2009 with 95% of the property owners in favor of keeping our current septic systems.  The 2009-2010 President is Sandra Spoto.  Nancy Blackstone is the current Vice-President, RobertPotter is the secreatary, Laura Michelini is the Treasurer and responsible for organizing the directory (along with Sanadra Spoto).  To contact the association, you can email:  manasotakeynews@yahoo.com.  If you are not a member yet, I encourage to do so in order to have a voice to maintain the integrity of Manasota Key.  They also organize social outings, a sure and easy way to meet your Manasota Key neighbors in a friendly and fun environment….and if you are interested in receiving Manasota Key realty information, please email me your request at melbajimenez@michaelsaunders.com, for the latest data.