Historic Homecoming
October 28, 2009
For nearly three decades, the sand-based seahorse sculptures at the Lido Casino were a Sarasota icon. Now, two of the sculptures have found a new home.
SYC Kid's Halloween Party
October 25, 2009
Children dress up for a party with Pirate Potato at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
LBKC Cinema Under the Stars
October 24, 2009
Longboat Key Club and Resort hosts a drive-in movie night under the stars. Members bundled up in sweaters and blankets to watch "Slumdog Millionaire" from their golf carts.
Party with the Pinkest
October 22, 2009
Lilly Pulitzer fashions take Cork by storm during a fundraiser that benefits breast-cancer research.
Mystery writer Griffin gets a novel prize
October 21, 2009
The award is recognizes Griffin’s newest novel, "Wyatt’s Revenge."
History repeats itself
October 21, 2009
The threat of rain failed to dampen the high spirits of the overflowing crowd attending the fifth annual Longboat Key Historical Society Old Time Fish Fry Oct. 16, at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub,
Sabal Cove home sells for $2 million
October 21, 2009
In March 2005, as the recent real-estate bubble was about to burst, a Bloomington, Ill., real-estate firm known as DKS Properties Inc., led by its president, David Stark, purchased a 5,238-square-foot residence in the exclusive Sabal Cove subdivision, within the heart of the Bay Isles peninsula, for $2,125,000. The price was the highest ever paid for one of the lakefront properties in the 38-home Sabal Cove development located at 3334 Sabal Cove Lane.
Business Observer
October 21, 2009
Home-Tech was one of four businesses honored with the Lee County Horizon Council’s Industry Appreciation Award in September.
Real Estate Reports
October 21, 2009
Steve and Maureen Horn have joined the Longboat Key South office of Michael Saunders & Co.
Harry’s savors start of its wine tastings
October 21, 2009
A brief rain shower failed to dampen the spirits of the enthusiastic crowd attending a wine tasting Oct. 15, at Harry’s Continental Kitchens.
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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.
