Mystery novel includes Longboat landmarks
May 1, 2013
Publix is depicted as a hallmark of customer service in Peter de Jonge's novel, 'Buried on Avenue B.'
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Marine Party on the Pass
April 28, 2013
Mote Marine Laboratory hosted Party on the Pass Saturday, April 27. The fundraiser, catered by 12 Sarasota-Manatee Originals Restaurants, benefited medical treatment for sick and injured dolphins, whales and sea turtles.
PHOTO GALLERY: SPARCC Designer Donation Party
April 26, 2013
The ladies of SPARCC, the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, hosted a designer donation party Thursday, April 25, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Harbourside Dining Room. Saks Fifth Avenue stylists gave makeup demonstrations for the women who donated items for SPARCC's fall sale to benefit outreach programs for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Style Show
April 25, 2013
The ladies of Bird Key Yacht Club enjoyed a luncheon and style show THursday, April 25. Members dined on shrimp kabobs and watched her peers model fashions from Dreamweavers. Les Ciseaux provided hair and make up styling.
Fleetwood: voice for Colony rehab model
April 24, 2013
In the past year, Blake Fleetwood has disagreed with the majority of the Colony’s board by arguing against a teardown and rebuild of the shuttered resort.
Local artists purchase Terry's Framing and Art Supplies
April 24, 2013
Robbie Ball and his fiancée, Emily Shaw, plan to carry on the legacy of Longboat Key framer Terry Petesch, who died last year.
Lore: Longboaters got last taste of Shenkel's
April 24, 2013
On April 24, 1994, a Longboat Key institution served its final meal.
Your Neighbor: Arnie Malasky
April 24, 2013
It started with a smiling, doe-eyed stuffed beaver Arnie Malasky spotted on a business trip to Denver, which he thought would make a perfect gift for his then-girlfriend, Ronnie.
Making a Racket: The Sarasota Open
April 24, 2013
Alex Kuznetsov won a decisive victory Sunday, April 21, defeating Wayne Odesnik 6-0, 6-2 in the final round of the 2013 Sarasota Open. Despite his comfortable lead, Kuznetsov never assumed he had it in the bag.
WEather Photo: MOORE-NING ACTIVITY
April 24, 2013
David Rosenthal submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant.
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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.
