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.

Ron Johnson: 2009 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year

February 17, 2010

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.

Mote turns the page on 'Books with Bites' event

February 13, 2010

Mote Marine Laboratory held its "Books with Bites" event Saturday, Feb. 13. The event featured Mote founding director Dr. Eugenie Clark and authorsDr. Patricia Gussin, Karen Rose, Don Bruns and Leslie Glass.

LBKC displays wonderland of pink and red

February 13, 2010

Longboat residents celebrate the most romantic day of the year at Longboat Key Club.

It's all hearts and kisses at SYC

February 13, 2010

Sarasota Yacht Club members celebrate Valentine's Day at the club.