Man on the street: Summer snapshots
October 16, 2009
We asked Longboaters what was their favorite highlights of the summer.
'Aging in America' Public Reception
October 15, 2009
The Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College, held a public reception for the "Aging in America" exhibit Thursday, Oct. 15. . The exhibit features the work of Ed Kashi, a photojournalist, and writer Julie Winkour, and consists of framed, black-and-white photographs with text panels that explore issues and attitudes about aging.
Flood of donations mean smooth sailing for Sarasota student
October 15, 2009
Her sailboat may have been stolen last week, but Molly McKinney will soon be back on the water again.
Cleanup will keep birds from getting hooked
October 13, 2009
Volunteers are needed for the first Monofilament Cleanup Day, which aims to recycle fishing line. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning at Save Our Seabirds, 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway.
Symposium addresses sea level rise
October 12, 2009
According to a new policy assessment by the Marine Policy Institute at Mote Marine Laboratory, Floridians need to begin planning now to withstand the expected rise in sea level.
French bakery opens on St. Armands Circle
October 12, 2009
Le Macaron will serve freshly baked pastries seven days a week.
Man on the street: Shop talk
October 11, 2009
We asked shoppers at the 21st annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival about their purchases.
Key Club holds Friday night Jazz at the Gardens
October 9, 2009
Friday Night Jazz at the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Tennis Gardens featured the Robin Rose Trio Oct. 9. A program of smooth-jazz medleys was presented at the exhibition court.
Republican Club holds first meeting of the season
October 9, 2009
The Republican Club of Longboat Key met Friday, Oct. 9, at The Chart House. Retired criminal trial lawyer Terry Griffin spoke about his 41 years in Florida Republican politics.
Longbeach Village Association Meeting and Social
October 7, 2009
The Longbeach Village Association held its first meeting and social at the home of Craig and Cathy Meldahl. Members discussed neighborhood issues and the Longboat Key Club and Resort's proposed $400 million expansion plan.
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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.
