Obituary: Jeannette McClintock Nicol
November 9, 2009
Jeannette McClintock Nicol, 90, of Longboat Key, died Thursday, Nov. 5.
Longboat Harbour flashes back to the ’50s
November 6, 2009
Longboat Harbour's Welcome Back party Nov. 6 was themed "Back to the ’50s." Club members responded by dressing in Pink Lady jackets, poodle skirts and more retro wear.
LLSA Chamber meets the community
November 6, 2009
The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosts its fall community expo Nov. 6, at Avenue of the Flowers.
LBK Center for the Arts hosts Kashi reception
November 5, 2009
The Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of the Ringling College of Art and Design held a private reception for photojournalist Ed Kashi, whose exhibit, "Aging in America" is in the Durante Gallery through Dec. 3.
LLSA Chamber networks for a cause
November 4, 2009
The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce held a “Networking for a Cause” event Nov. 4, at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort. Members were asked to bring a toy or holiday gift to be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County.
Longbeach Village Association November Meeting and Social
November 4, 2009
The Longbeach Village Association gathered Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the home of Michael and Amy Drake for its monthly meeting and social. Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Michael Welly spoke to members about why they should support the Key Club's proposed $400 million expansion plan.
Grand Bay Fashion Show Luncheon
November 4, 2009
The ladies of Grand Bay met Wednesday, Nov. 4 for an afternoon of lunch and fashions from Sarasota's L. Boutique. The luncheon was catered by Sweet Basil.
Gulf view returns
November 4, 2009
A landscaping crew began cutting the sea grapes in front of the Twin Shores and Gulfshore of Longboat Key mobile-home parks Monday, Nov. 2. Residents and motorists anticipate the end of October each year, because they get their view of the Gulf of Mexico back. The sea grapes grow tall each summer during sea-turtle nesting season, which runs from May 31 through the end of October.
Fright Night on St. Armands
October 31, 2009
Fright Night gives kids and adults a Halloween rush with candy and decorations galore.
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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.
