Couples make Public Tennis Center a success
February 10, 2010
The Mrachek and Schlorf families will be honored in a Longboat Key Public Tennis Center dedication ceremony Feb. 28.
'Strawberry Extravaganza' is a sweet success
February 9, 2010
The event was hosted by the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women's Guild.
Arts Center jazzes up for concert
February 9, 2010
The Foot Note Jazz Band appearing at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts on Feb.9 was a sellout. Led by Greg Nielsen, the band delighted the audience with a varied program of well-known and classic Dixieland tunes.
Democrats hear from SMH CEO Gwen MacKenzie
February 9, 2010
A brief but information filled presentation by Gwen MacKenzie, President and CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care Systems was the focus of the Longboat Key Democratic Club meeting Feb.9 at The Chart House Restaurant.
Mary Lou Johnson exhibit opening snaps up a crowd
February 9, 2010
Approximately 300 people photographer Mary Lou Johnson's exhibit opening at Plymouth Harbor.
SYC donates $14,000 to Wellness Community
February 9, 2010
The donation will help the organization to provide support to people affected by cancer.
Wife surprises husband with birthday party
February 7, 2010
Beverly Peterman surprised her husband, Ira, with a surprise birthday party at the Hyatt's Boat House.
It's a jungle out there
February 6, 2010
Bird Key Yacht Club members posed as safari guides and explorers at the club's "Out of Africa" party.
Man on the street: Ribfest recipes
February 4, 2010
the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center held its inaugural Ribfest Wednesday. In case you missed it, you can get a second helping — the Tennis Center plans to hold the event again next year. But to hold you over in the meantime, we asked the chefs to dish on their secrets.
For Tiny's owner, a huge celebration
February 3, 2010
Many of the more than 200 people that attended a memorial service Saturday, Jan. 30 for Susan "Susie" Vaught were her friends from Tiny's of Longboat Key.
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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.
