St. Mary men's group starts off the season
November 12, 2009
The St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Men's Club heard from Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta at its Nov. 12 meeting.
Tea to Tequila
November 12, 2009
The ladies of Tea to Tequila congregate at Saks Fifth Avenue for an evening of fashion and fare.
Longboat Key Marina Condominium Association II Annual Barbecue
November 12, 2009
The Longboat Key Marina Condominium Association II held its annual meeting and barbecue Thursday, Nov. 12, in a tent next to Portofino Ristorante.
Man on the street: Swine flu
November 11, 2009
We stopped Longboaters to ask them what concerns they have about the H1N1 virus.
Observer 'Welcome Back' Breakfast
November 11, 2009
The Longboat Observer hosted its annual "Welcome Back" breakfast with coffee and breakfast treats from Harry's Continental Kitchens, along with hot-off-the-press newspapers.
Neighbors: Rita Barry
November 11, 2009
Longboat Key resident Rita Barry recently finished writing a travel cookbook featuring her culinary journey.
Philanthropist Janet Kane, 83, dies
November 9, 2009
The Siesta Key resident was an avid supporter of the Sarasota Family YMCA Foundation, Forty Carrots Family Center, Animal Rescue Coalition and Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Sea turtle tagged by Mote to be released in Dry Tortugas
November 9, 2009
The adult female turtle was injured by a shark bite and will return to the wild with three flippers.
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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.
