PHOTO GALLERY: Islander Club End of Season Party
April 18, 2013
The Islander Club held a poolside party Wednesday, April 17, to celebrate the end of season. Ciao Italia catered the event.
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade End of Season Party
April 17, 2013
Promenade residents enjoyed a Mardi Gras-themed end of season party Wednesday, April 17.
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Marine Wine Tasting
April 17, 2013
Mote Marine Laboratory hosted a wine tasting fundraiser Wednesday, April 17, at Harry's Continental Kitchen.
Bob Craft was always on a mission to serve
April 17, 2013
The U.S. Air Force veteran and Emerald Harbor resident died last week of cancer. He was 70.
Key resident shares details of past Boston Marathons
April 17, 2013
Village resident Chris Tatreau's company has worked as a subcontractor for the past 27 years of the Boston Marathon.
Sarasota Open brings swing to Key Club's Tennis Gardens
April 17, 2013
The competition is heating up at the sixth Sarasota Open, which began Saturday, April 13, at the Longboat Key Club & Resort's Tennis Gardens.
Leaving town? Learn how to protect your property
April 17, 2013
If you're getting ready to head north for the summer, plan to take the necessary steps now to ensure your home stays safe and secure.
Tenants cash in on new Shoppes of Bay Isles plaza
April 17, 2013
Business owners at the new Shoppes of Bay Isles say they are seeing an increase in traffic at the Publix-owned shopping center.
Bay Isles swans turn into couple of lovebirds
April 17, 2013
A male and female swan have entered coupling mode, meaning they’ll become the fifth pair in the Longboat Key swan family to be named.
Lore: Raccoon debate trapped commission
April 17, 2013
There was a population boom in 1980 — of raccoons, that is. A trapper's plan to end the boom had some residents practically foaming at the mouth.
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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.
