St. Mary's celebrates St. Patrick's Day
March 17, 2010
St. Mary's Star of the Sea celebrated St. Patrick's day with an evening of music and laughter on Tuesday, March 16. The sellout crowd of 400 enjoyed the musical stylings of Paddy Noonan, Mary O'Dowd and Brian Hunter, and comedian Eddie Divine had the crowd in stitches.
Memorial Service for Herbert Sapstein
March 17, 2010
A memorial service for Herbert Sapstein, 80, of Longboat Key, who died March 1, will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, March 22.
Tanzanian Bishop visits All Angels
March 16, 2010
The message was one of hope and faith when Bishop Sadock Makaya of the Diocese of Tabora in Tanzania spoke at All Angels Episcopal Church on Tuesday, March 16. The Bishop Makaya spoke about his experience with the church and then answered questions from members of the parish.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Peaceful place
March 16, 2010
A wooden statue of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment, stands at the entrance to the prayer walk at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church. The walk extends from the church's parking area to the Intracoastal Waterway. The statue holds a bird-feeding tray.
Christ Church of LBK finds sanctuary in new building
March 14, 2010
On March 14, ground was broken for Christ Church of Longboat Key's new sanctuary.
Temple Beth Israel features accomplished performer
March 10, 2010
Doug Cotler, a Grammy Award-winning composer, accomplished musician and singer, was featured at Temple Beth Israel's Cabaret March 10. Cotler is currently the cantorial soloist at a congregation in Calabasas, Calif.
Christ Church women welcome rescue group
March 10, 2010
Craig Cerrata, a Racing Dog Rescue Project volunteer, was the guest speaker at the March 1 meeting of the Women’s Club of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.
Key Lutheran nurse has global reach
March 10, 2010
Since coming to St. Armands Key Lutheran in late 2008, Tracey Rzepka has initiated several wellness classes at the church on topics such as weight loss, exercise and cooking for cancer survivors.
Obituary: Robert 'Bob' Matthes Keil - 3.11.10
March 10, 2010
Robert 'Bob' Matthes Keil died March 2.
Lord's Warehouse gets thrifty for fashion show
March 9, 2010
On March 9, the Longboat Island Chapel's Lord's Warehouse presented its annual show of fashions from the thrift shop to an enthusiastic crowd of 190.
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23 Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Meet, Greet & Eat Expo
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Mar
24 St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church 'Fashions in Paradise' Luncheon
11:30 am - 1:30 pm - Mar
24 Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Mar
25 Florence Putterman: A Survey of Works, 1949-2009 Exhibit
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Colorful rendering falls victim to codes
03/18/10
A black-and-white sign at 6400 Gulf of Mexico marks the location of the new sanctuary of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian. -
Group seeks Key chess enthusiasts
03/18/10
Attention chess enthusiasts: Dick O'Dowd is gathering a group of players to meet for weekly chess matches on the Key. -
Bargain shopping sees lucrative return at sale
03/18/10
John Vorel, a volunteer at the annual St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Guild's rummage sale, shares the story of how one shopper got a surprisingly sweet deal.
