PHOTO GALLERY: Winding Oaks End of Season Party
April 10, 2013
Winding Oaks residents enjoyed an end of season party Wednesday, April 10, at the Bay Isles Beach Club. Gordon Gourmet catered the event; Ben Hammond played the guitar and sang.
PHOTO GALLERY: Queen's Harbour End of Season Party
April 10, 2013
Queen's Harbour residents held a potluck party Tuesday, April 9, at Bay Isles Beach Club to celebrate the end of season.
PHOTO GALLERY: Business After Hours Courtside
April 10, 2013
The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a networking session Tuesday, April 9, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and an exhibition tennis match between Sarasota Open contestants.
+Weather photo: SUNNY OUTLOOK
April 10, 2013
Bea Erickson submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Privateer North on Longboat Key.
Bob Craft recognized for service during final battle
April 10, 2013
Craft earned numerous medals, including a Distinguished Flying Cross during the Vietnam War. Last weekend, the Longboat Key veteran was honored again for his service.
Team Euphemia Haye walks for diabetes cure
April 10, 2013
Euphemia Haye restaurant owners Ray and D'Arcy Arpke fight to advance treatment for the disease that has been part of their daughter's life since she was in college.
Sarasota Open brings top-tier tennis to Longboat Key Club
April 10, 2013
The tournament includes both veteran standouts and up-and-coming players.
Caleb the turtle targets research, education
April 10, 2013
The juvenile Kemp's ridley turtle is the first of his species to get a permanent home. He could help with research at Mote Marine Laboratory and informing the public.
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary's Women's Guild Meeting
April 9, 2013
The Women's Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church installed new officers Tuesday, April 9, and held a luncheon to commemorate the end of season.
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club End of Year Awards
April 9, 2013
The Longboat Key Garden Club awarded grants, scholarships, beautification awards and plaques thanking Home & Garden Tour participants Tuesday, April 9, at Joan Durante Park.
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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.
