Consensus for land acquisition — Negotiations are underway for Ocean Ridge to purchase three parcels. A consensus emerged at the May 6 commission meeting for Town Manager Lynne Ladner to proceed with talks about acquiring 6470 N. Ocean Blvd., located
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Former commissioners Philip Besler and Kenneth Kaleel are sworn in May 1 after their appoint-ments to fill the vacancies. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
Two leave positions; in yet another reversal, manager hired full time
By Joe Capozzi and Larry Bars
Ocean Ridge Commissioner Martin Wiescholek stands and gathers his belongings as he prepares to leave after resigning in the middle of the Town Commission's April 3 meeting. Wiescholek announced his resignation after a split commission voted 3-2 to h
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By Joe Capozzi
Less than two weeks before an election that could shift the balance of power on the Town Commission, three top Ocean Ridge officials are on their way out
By Joe Capozzi
Ocean Ridge commissioners finally chose a new full-time town manager Jan. 31, capping a difficult six-month selection process marked by complications right up to the very end.
Lynne Ladner, who has held the post on an interim basis
By Joe Capozzi
Lynne Ladner, a former interim town manager in Pinellas County, will take over as interim town manager in Ocean Ridge.
Town commissioners voted 4-0 on Aug. 8 to hire Ladner after interviewing one other candidate, former Lake County Ma
By Joe Capozzi
For the second time in less than four years, Ocean Ridge commissioners are looking for a new town manager, a search they hope to complete within the next four months.
Town Manager Tracey Stevens is leaving Sept. 11 to become town manag
