Good time is in the cards at St. Mary annual party
January 27, 2010
More than 200 people attended the annual St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women's Guild annual Card Party.
All Angels show stays in style
January 27, 2010
The annual All Angels By The Sea Episcopal Church Women annual Card Party and Fashion Show was held Jan. 27, at Bird Key Yacht Club.
Island Chapel puts faith in partnerships
January 27, 2010
The first lecture of Building Abrahamic Partnerships, a series of three lectures to develop communities of understanding, was held Jan. 23, at the Longboat Island Chapel.
Friends, family celebrate Bob Twigg's life
January 23, 2010
The veteran journalist and part-time Longboat Key residentwas remembered with love, laughter and a few tears as family and more than 150 friends gathered Jan. 23 for a celebration of life at one of his favorite places, the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.
Baseball talk a hit at St. Mary
January 20, 2010
Dan Wolfert, general manager, for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Florida State League team, the Bradenton Mauraders, spoke to the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Men's Club.
Yiddish newspaper remains a leader for Jewish people
January 20, 2010
The Jewish Forward has been published for 112 years — and will likely be around for at least 100 more.
Bob Twigg memorial celebration
January 20, 2010
A memorial celebration for Robert "Bob" Twigg, of Longboat Key and Leesburg, Va., who died Nov. 16, 2009, will take place at 1 p.m.
Obituary: Edward Kirsch
January 18, 2010
Dr. Edward Kirsch, 98, was a 33-year Longboat Key resident.
Obituary: Raymond Rudolph
January 14, 2010
Raymond Rudolph, 91, was a longtime resident of Longboat Key.
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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.
