Kiwanis Club strives to fill donation boxes
March 3, 2010
This year, the Longboat Key group hopes to collect about 2,000 pounds of food during its Spring Food Drive.
Residents seek to bury pirate statue plans
March 3, 2010
Dream Island Road residents oppose plans to move the old Buccaneer Inn statue.
SYC to begin moving into its new clubhouse
March 3, 2010
The yacht club could begin the move as early as March 4. The final touches for the facility will be finished in April.
Christ Church plans constructive celebration
March 3, 2010
Christ Church of Longboat Key officials hope to obtain a building permit from the town in late March or early April.
Town groups to query commission candidates
March 1, 2010
Representatives of Longboat Key-based community organizations will lead the questioning Tuesday, March 2, at a Longboat Key Town Commission Candidate Forum.
Retro party provides legendary entertainment
February 28, 2010
It was back to the '50s as residents of Beach Harbor Club turned back the clock for a fun-filled party Feb. 28, at the clubhouse. Poodle skirts and saddle shoes were the dress code, and the clubhouse walls were covered with posters of Elvis, Marilyn Monroe and rock 'n' roll legends.
Tennis Center receives official dedication
February 28, 2010
The construction of the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center was the dream of several residents nearly two decades ago. And, recently, the dream of a new Tennis Center building has come true.
Longboat Harbour holds dinner that's amore
February 27, 2010
The Italian-themed dinner was organized by Clarise and Richard Pellegrino and Beth and Herman Waldman.
Historical Society looks back on Longboat Key
February 25, 2010
Longtime resident Tom Mayers spoke about growing up on Longboat Key at the Historical Society's first meeting of the season.
Admiral Travel and Saks pump up women's wardrobes
February 25, 2010
Bird Key Yacht Club ladies learn how to pack with panache and travel in style with Admiral Travel and Saks Fifth Avenue at the club's latest fashion show.
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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.
