Christ Church says bye for the summer
April 16, 2010
Members of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian gathered April 16, at The Shore condominium to enjoy an end-of-season party. Hostess were Sue Wertman and Ann Quackenbush.
St. Mary's Guild holds season's last luncheon
April 14, 2010
Carol Fischbein was installed as president of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Women's Guild at the annual luncheon held Tuesday, April 13, at Stella Maris Hall.
Pick celebrates 50 years as a priest
April 14, 2010
A champagne toast, warm memories and a lot of laughter made the Rev. Edward Pick's 50th anniversary celebration an occasion to remember.
St. Mary's Men's Club welcomes Sister Nora Brick
April 7, 2010
Sister Nora Brick, founder of Stillpoint House of Prayer and Healing, in Bradenton, was the guest speaker at the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Men's Club meeting March 25.
Children delight in Easter finds at Island Chapel
April 4, 2010
The Longboat Island Chapel was the setting for a traditional Easter egg hunt Sunday, April 4. About 40 youngsters participated, and it didn't taken them long to find the eggs filled with candy and begin sampling. Liz Yerkes organized the event and was assisted by church volunteers.
Sunday best
March 31, 2010
For each Palm Sunday at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, women parishioners wear colorful hats.
Obituary: Ethel Betty Flecker Taub
March 31, 2010
Ethel Betty Flecker Taub, of Highland Park, Ill., and Longboat Key, was a dedicated patron of various organizations, which included The Ravinia Festival, in Chicago, and The Sarasota Opera, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota Ballet and Circus Sarasota.
Obituary: Carol Greenblatt
March 31, 2010
Carol Greenblatt, 68, of Longboat Key, was a competitive mah-jongg player and a skilled cook.
L'Ambiance gathers for a 'different' night
March 29, 2010
The L'Ambiance Social Committee held a first night of Passover Seder for residents and their families and friends March 29, in the condo's social room. Social Committee Co-Chairwomen Roslyn Fleischer and Sylvia Pastor organized and oversaw every aspect of the ritual meal and welcomed more than 60 guests.
- Jun
1 Floridafitfest and 5K Treasure Run
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Jun
8 World Oceans Day Family Festival
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Miller shares Longboat lore
05/22/13
David Miller gave the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key a history lesson Thursday, May 16, when he shared his memories of early island life. -
Kiwanians get club recognition
05/22/13
The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key recently received "Distinguished Club" status from Kiwanis International for its efforts during the 2011-12 year. -
Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top.
