Man on the street: Thankful thoughts
November 26, 2009
We asked Longboat Key residents what they are most thankful for this year.
Faithful following
November 24, 2009
Longboat Key residents and visitors of all faiths attended the 29th annual Longboat Key Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to give thanks for their blessings. Host church for the Nov. 24 service was St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.
Turkeys with gratitude
November 24, 2009
For three hours Friday, Nov. 20, Plymouth Harbor CEO and President Harry Hobson and staff members Jose Rocha and Sonya Williams handed out turkeys to 200 staff members and those closely associated with the community's services. Dorothy Cleare, left, assistant occupational therapist at Plymouth Harbor, accepts the iconic bird of Thanksgiving before she leaves for the day.
Tennis group helps make a boy's wish come true
November 24, 2009
The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center women open their hearts to a 12-year-old boy with a heart defect.
'Letters to Lee'
November 24, 2009
The following is the last installment in a three-part series of excerpts from the book, ‘Letters to Lee,’ a compilation of letters written by Lt. Gen. James V. Edmundson to his wife, Lee, during World War II.
Lazy Lobster of LBK now serving lunch
November 24, 2009
The restaurant opened Oct. 15 in the former location of Café on the Bay.
Florida Olive Oil Co. opens on the Circle
November 23, 2009
The store features specialty olive oils and balsamic vinegars.
Temple women cook up sale success
November 22, 2009
The Beth Israel Women's annual Holiday Bazaar featured a pink elephant sale, a performance by the Goldie Feldman Academy Children’s Chorus and treats prepared using recipes from the group's new cookbook, "The Secret Ingredient."
St. Mary's gives shoppers sneak peek of Christmas
November 21, 2009
Shoppers filled Stella Maris Activity Center for the annual St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women's Guild annual Holiday Bazaar.
BKYC hosts commodore's jubilee celebration
November 21, 2009
Bird Key Yacht Club members celebrate at the Commodore's Golden Jubilee Celebration.
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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.
