BKYC goes country
March 27, 2010
Bird Key Yacht Club members trade gowns and suits for cowboy hats and boots at their "Tribute to Patsy Cline" party.
Store Around the Corner: Crossover Cutters
March 26, 2010
Lena Lemon and Ken Schwartz blend traditional styling techniques with modern looks at Crossover Cutters hair salon.
WEEKEND BEST BET: Cannons open house and fishing clinic
March 26, 2010
Cannons Marina will hold a spring open house and fishing clinic Saturday, March 27 on such topics as ‘Weather and Catch of the Day, Reading Weather Patterns for Fishing and Safety’ and ‘Fakin’ it … Fishing with Artificial Lures.’
Small business nominations due next week
March 26, 2010
The deadline to submit nominations for the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce’s 2010 Small Business of the Year is 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 30.
Euphemia Haye demonstrates 'fancy affair'
March 26, 2010
Euphemia Haye continued its cooking classes Wednesday, March 24.
Colorful creations
March 25, 2010
"Florence Putterman: A Survey of Works from 1949 to 2009" opened March 25, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, to an overflowing crowd of 300.
Lido Key Residents Association sunset cocktails
March 25, 2010
The Lido Key Residents Association held their annual membership appreciation event at Sun & Surf Colony on Thursday, March 25. Over 100 residents turned out for the event where Marc Anthony Roman played tunes from the '70s. Food was provided by the Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel and Kim Harder's Cuppicakes. Debbie Comer chaired the event.
Longboat Harbour Fleet Review and Reception
March 25, 2010
Longboat Harbour held their annual Fleet Review and Reception on Thursday, March 25. Rev. Gerard Finegan from St. Mary Star of the Sea performed the blessing of the fleet, which was followed by a party at the clubhouse. Partygoers entered to win raffles and door prizes, and later in the evening the Bill Millner Trio performed.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Dolphin display
March 25, 2010
This dolphin fountain can be found at The Centre Shops on Longboat Key. Visitors can toss a coin in and make a wish. In addition, the coins are donated to charitable organizations.
BKYC members model the Worth Collection
March 25, 2010
Bird Key Yacht Club hosted a fashion show of the Worth Collection on Thursday, March 25. BKYC members modeled 12 looks put together by fashion consultant Joni Bergs. The Worth Collection's Summer 2010 Trunk Show will go from March 3 to April 12. The event was organized by Jean Zakovec and Gaye Schwarz.
- 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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Miller shares Longboat lore
05/22/13
David Miller gave the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key a history lesson Thursday, May 16, when he shared his memories of early island life. -
Kiwanians get club recognition
05/22/13
The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key recently received "Distinguished Club" status from Kiwanis International for its efforts during the 2011-12 year. -
Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top.
