PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Dinner
February 28, 2013
Christ Church of Longboat Key held its semimonthly dinner Wednesday, Feb. 27. Parishioners enjoyed a lasagna dinner followed by a presentation titled, "My life in the theater: From ingenue to character woman," starring Carolyn Michel, an actress with the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels Fashion Show
February 27, 2013
The ladies of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church held a fashion show to benefit several local charities Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
PHOTO GALLERY: Opera Night at Temple Beth Israel
February 27, 2013
The Temple Beth Israel's men's organization hosted studio artists of the Sarasota Opera Association Tuesday, Feb. 27.
PHOTO GALLERY: Garden Club Meeting
February 27, 2013
Longboat Key contractor Rusty Chinnis spoke to members of the Longboat Key Garden Club about the Sister Key Conservancy, the Sarasota Bay Watch and scallop restoration during the club's monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Windward Bay.
PHOTO GALLERY: Sports Day For the Cure
February 27, 2013
The ladies of the Longboat Key Club enjoyed a brief morning of tennis and golf (cut short by inclement weather), Tuesday, Feb. 26, followed by a luncheon in the club's Harbourside Dining Room. The event raised money for Breast Health Sarasota.
Lore: Buccaneer Inn brought pirate's life to Key
February 27, 2013
The pirate-themed resort and restaurant were the creation of developer Herb Field, who purchased an old dive bar in 1957.
Top 10 2013 attractions
February 27, 2013
Here's our guide to the top 10 can't-miss activities and destinations on Longboat and its surrounding keys.
50 and fabulous: Longboat Island Chapel reaches 50 years old
February 27, 2013
Five decades after establishing its new home, chapel members celebrate their church.
Tampa to Marco
February 27, 2013
Naples-based Premier Sotheby's International Realty, fresh off a banner year in 2012, moves into South Tampa's luxury market with its first office there.
REAL ESTATE REPORTS
February 27, 2013
Four Coldwell associates named to Legends Society; Michael Saunders & Co. launches quarterly magazine; Sale is the largest in Manatee County since May 2011; SAR reports 22% increase in January YTD sales
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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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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.
