Man on the street: Shopping schedule
December 3, 2009
We asked Longboat resident what their plans were for holiday shopping this season.
Longbeach Village Association celebrates at holiday party
December 2, 2009
The Longbeach Village Association holiday party took place Dec. 2, at the home of association President Michael Drake. Drake and his wife, Amy, hosted the party in their garage after a threat of stormy weather moved the party indoors.
Holiday Hang-ups
December 2, 2009
Casa del Mar General Manager D.M. Williams and Association President John Zefeldt put the finishing touches on Casa del Mar’s Christmas tree Monday, Nov. 30. Each holiday, both guests and staff at Casa del Mar work together in decorating the tree, which stands in front of the resort’s office.
Literary Mardi Gras
December 2, 2009
St. Armands Circle barista Ryan Praefke celebrated the publication of his first novel, "Eternity's Missing Children" Tuesday, Dec. 1 with a New Orleans-themed book launch at Derek's Culinary Casual.
Sanders combines her artistic and writing talents
December 2, 2009
Virginia Sanders has been drawing since the third grade, and she started writing limericks after meeting her late husband, Dr Jack Sanders. Her book, "Leaping Limericks," is now available.
Couple shares public proposal at Publix
December 2, 2009
Lamarr Glenn surprised his girlfriend, Natasha Ford, with a surprise proposal last week at the Longboat Key Publix.
Sculptors carve out new home at Rec Center
December 2, 2009
A.C. Sculptors LLC of Longboat Key has just set up a studio on the ground-floor level of the Bayfront Park Recreation Center.
Longboat Key resident develops as an artist
December 2, 2009
Tommy James Mannausa, a part-time Longboat Key resident, is expanding his artistic repertoire to acting and songwriting.
Harry's Cornerstore open for business
December 1, 2009
The store opened today in the former Longboat Key Foodmart building.
Christkindl Party a gift for Toys for Tots
November 30, 2009
Arbomar residents Heidi and Kent Lagro held their fifth annual Christkindl party featuring cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and German music. Guests brought a total 23 gifts for Toys for Tots.
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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.
