Arts Center awards its members
February 19, 2010
The annual Members' Juried Exhibition at the Longboat Key Center for Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, showcases a wide variety of work.
Harry's wine tasting benefits Turtle Watch
February 17, 2010
Longboat Key Turtle Watch members and supporters came out of their shells for the fundraiser.
Obituary: Stanley Edward Zeeman
February 17, 2010
Stanley Edward Zeeman, 86, was a retired cardiologist.
Sprirted strut
February 17, 2010
Attendees of the Longboat Island Chapel’s Valentine’s Day jazz service took to the aisles when the program’s finale, “The Saints,” was played. While the Al Hixon Jazz All-Stars performed, audience members used colorful umbrellas to show off their spirited style. The annual event, which also featured vocalist Chris Brown, drew a large crowd to the church.
Island Chapel celebrates Creole style
February 16, 2010
Members of the Longboat Island Chapel and guests were treated to an authentic Cajun dinner for their Mardi Gras celebration Feb. 16.
Beth Israel Women hear from former Army nurse
February 16, 2010
Longboat Key resident Muriel Engelman spoke about her experiences as a U.S. Army nurse during World War II and her book, 'Mission Accomplished: Stop the Clock.'
Mardi Gras Masquerade takes over St. Armands
February 16, 2010
St. Armands celebrities led a Mardi Gras parade around the circle with costumed dogs and a dixieland band in tow.
Longboat Island Chapel holds 'Achy Breaky Heart' dance
February 16, 2010
The chapel went country for a line dance, which featured lessons from Joyland's Carol Pope and a barbecue chicken-and-rib dinner.
Perlman hosts client appreciation party
February 13, 2010
Realtor Richard Perlman, of Michael Saunders & Co., held an appreciation party for his clients Feb. 13, at his home at Sandham Place.
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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.
