Seeds of remembrance
May 22, 2013
Inspired by a mission trip to Israel, Longboaters Ed and Betty Rosenthal helped start a fruit orchard at Temple Beth Sholom to honor Holocaust victims.
Your Neighbor: Brenton Cloud
May 22, 2013
You could say the saltwater resides in Brenton Cloud's blood.
Jordan House survived prior storm
May 22, 2013
The Mar Vista structure that's at the center of a controversial plan survived a 1921 hurricane that wiped out most of the island.
Lore: Market closed five years ago at Whitney Beach
May 22, 2013
Since the gourmet grocery store closed, businesses have flooded out of the north Key shopping center.
Tracking turtle watchers
May 22, 2013
Beginning in May, Turtle Watch volunteers hit the beach before the sun rises in search of turtle nests.
Legal Eagles: Evan Berlin
May 22, 2013
Evan Berlin built a large niche-driven real-estate law firm in less than a decade. He now seeks to maintain the growth.
Weather Photo: LOVELY LAVENDER
May 22, 2013
George Gutarra submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Beach.
Swan family: The next generation
May 15, 2013
Eleven cygnets hatched last week on the Harbourside pond, and that's not the only family news.
Summer camp programs help kids beat the heat
May 15, 2013
The islands are teeming with activities to keep your little ones entertained. So, slather them with sunscreen and send them off to camp, where they’re bound to burn off some energy, make friends and even learn a thing or two.
Weather Photo: SHERBERT SENSATION
May 15, 2013
Mindy Towns submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Beach.
- Jun
1 Floridafitfest and 5K Treasure Run
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Jun
8 World Oceans Day Family Festival
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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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.
