Christ Church bestows gifts to special guests

December 23, 2009

Youngsters from the Bradenton Learning Center were special guests at a Christmas party Dec. 17, at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.

Beth Israel presents Hanukkah celebration

December 16, 2009

Temple Beth Israel hosted a traditional Hanukkah celebration and dinner Dec. 16.

Speaker gives All Angels a healthy outlook

December 16, 2009

Dr. Henry E. Simmons, president of the National Coalition on Health Care, was the guest speaker at the Dec. 8 meeting of the Sandpipers of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church.

Longboat Key holds worship services

December 16, 2009

Celebration of life gathering to be held for Claudia Fuller

December 16, 2009

A celebration of life gathering for 2008 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year Claudia Fuller will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. The date coincides with what would have been Fuller’s 80th birthday. Fuller, 79, died Oct. 21. The celebration will feature a band, hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Guests are invited to bring a memory of Fuller to share.

St. Mary’s praises annual picnic

December 12, 2009

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church parishioners gathered for their annual picnic Dec. 12, at the church. Welcoming them as they arrived was the Rev. Gerry Finegan, and Rev. Emeritus Edward Pick was also in attendance. More than 300 parishioners feasted on catered barbecue chicken, plus a wide range of dishes contributed by members.

St. Mary church volunteers get Christmas cheer

December 10, 2009

The Rev. Gerry Finegan, of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church hosted a holiday reception for church volunteers Dec. 10, at the rectory. Approximately 90 people attended the festive occasion.

All Angels women's group holds seasonal sing-along

December 9, 2009

The Episcopal Church Women of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church held a holiday party which featured lunch and a sing-along. The group collected gifts for children at Booker Elementary School.

Obituary: Richard Schaefer

December 9, 2009

Richard Schaefer, 79, of Longboat Key and formerly of Wilmette, Ill., died Dec. 5.

TBI establishes its first Gala Awards

December 9, 2009

emple Beth Israel of Longboat Key has created the Gala Awards — to be held annually — to recognize extraordinary contributions by its members.