BKYC holiday party wows kids
December 19, 2009
From balloon sword fights to magic tricks, kids loved Bird Key Yacht Club's holiday party.
LBK Flotilla holds Change of Watch ceremony
December 17, 2009
Longboat Key Flotilla 82 held its annual Change of Watch ceremony Dec. 17, at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort.
Harry's wine tasting brings chapel cheers
December 17, 2009
Harry's Continental Kitchens held a wine tasting Dec. 17 to benefit Longboat Island Chapel's Aging in Paradise Resource Center.
Seaplace wraps up holiday season with twice the party
December 16, 2009
Seaplace held a welcome-back party for its residents, along with a farewell gathering for outgoing Manager Steve Grekowicz Dec. 16.
St. Armands Circle Association has a happy holiday
December 16, 2009
The St. Armands Circle Association held its annual holiday party Dec. 15, at 15 South Ristorante.
Celebration of life gathering to be held for Claudia Fuller
December 16, 2009
A celebration of life gathering for 2008 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year Claudia Fuller will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. The date coincides with what would have been Fuller’s 80th birthday. Fuller, 79, died Oct. 21. The celebration will feature a band, hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Guests are invited to bring a memory of Fuller to share.
The bold and the beautiful
December 16, 2009
We announce the winners to this year's 'Light Up the Keys' contest.
LBK Democrats get educated about school system
December 15, 2009
The Sarasota County School System was the featured topic on Dec. 15 at the luncheon meeting of the Longboat Key Democratic Club held at The Chart House.
Israel Children's Centers supporters gather for event
December 14, 2009
More than 80 supporters of Israel Children's Centers gathered at the home of Sara Lyter and Larry Greenspon, on Longboat Key, for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. The event was underwritten by Northern Trust.
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Samuelson dies at 94
December 14, 2009
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor spent winters on 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.
