Mote welcomes new aquatic additions
November 4, 2009
A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 29 marked the official presentation of two large seahorse sculptures at the entrance to the Seahorse Conservation Laboratory at Mote Marine.
The stock market remains overvalued
November 4, 2009
Those of us who love bear-market rallies should be careful about looking through rose-colored glasses at this rally. It is far more likely to be a bull rally in a bear market, than it is the beginning of a new bull market.
It's Read Everywhere
November 4, 2009
Loyal readers submit photos from their travels around the world with The Longboat Observer.
Deal Us In — A choice: Play or defend
November 4, 2009
There are thousands of bridge books available today but not one titled "Play or Defend."
Weather
November 4, 2009
Get your latest weather reports: Find out what's happening with red tide, the tides, moon phases, rainfall, temperature and sunrise/sunset.
Fright Night on St. Armands
October 31, 2009
Fright Night gives kids and adults a Halloween rush with candy and decorations galore.
The Masque Ball
October 31, 2009
Bird Key Yacht Club members parade the club wearing glittered and sequined masks to celebrate Halloween.
SYC "Scara-sota" Halloween Party
October 31, 2009
Sarasota Yacht Club throws a spooky Halloween wedding, followed by a monster mash party.
Harry's Continental Kitchens Wine Tasting
October 29, 2009
Harry's Continental Kitchens held a wine-tasting Thursday, Oct. 29, to raise money for The Boys and Girls Club of Manatee County.
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Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top. -
Youth sailors descend on City Island
05/15/13
Approximately 250 people hit the water Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 21, for Sailfest. The regatta, Sarasota Youth Sailing's biggest fundraiser of the year, included four classes of competition — Optimus, 420, Laser and Multi-hull — and a barbecue feast. -
Book club sunsets for the season
05/15/13
The Sunset Beach Book Club, in its 10th year, ended this season with a luncheon and discussion of the book “Gone Girl,” by Gillian Flynn, April 18, at Lazy Lobster. Discussion moderator was Ricki Carroll. Together, the group read five books this season.
