Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Don’t Miss

Saturday, Aug. 20

Fins and Fun Family Festival

Takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway. Wrap up Shark Days with fun for the whole family. The free event includes face painting, performances by The Gummy Sharks, a special appearance by Gilly the Shark and other kid-friendly activities. Mote's Shark Days continue daily leading up to the event. For more information, visit mote.org.

Thursday, Aug. 18

Sharks, Tales and Ales: Cuba Connections

Takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium’s WAVE Center, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway. Adults 21 and up are invited to join Mote experts for a conversation based on topics to help guests discover relationships between humans and the marine world. To register, visit mote.org/events.

Tuesday, Aug. 23

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

Takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bridge Tender Inn and Dockside Bar, 135 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Meet fellow businesspeople while enjoying complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. Cost is $5 for members; $10 for guests. Call 383-2466.

RECURRING EVENTS

Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Call 610-301-2796 or 383-6491

Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays

The Lord’s Warehouse mega sale- Takes place from 9 a.m. to noon. Gently used women’s and men’s clothing, accessories and home goods will be sold at a 50% discount.

Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive

RSVP to [email protected] or 383-6493.

Fridays

Beginners Bridge or Refresher Course — Takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Coffee and cookies are provided. Cost is $10.

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road

Call 383-8161.

Tuesdays

Rotary Club of Longboat Key — Meets at 5:15 p.m. Cost is $8. Call John Brill, 383-1210.

Feel Good Yoga, 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Call 904-610-7565.

Thursdays

Connected Warriors —Takes place from 4 to 5 p.m. Debby McClung’s trauma-conscious teaching methods can help service members, veterans and their families. Cost is free.

Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Call 383-6491

Thursdays

Shifting Sands Support Group — Takes place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Ruth Cushing Room. This group is open to any adult going through a difficult transition.

Longboat Key Club Tavern and Whiskey Bar, 3110 Harbourside Drive

Thursdays

Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key — Meets at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $10 and includes a breakfast buffet. Call Donna at 388-2847.

Longboat Library, 555 Bay Isles Road

Call 383-2011.

Wednesdays

Wonderful Wednesdays Book Sales — Take place from 9 a.m. to noon. Gently used books will be discounted by 50%. Paperbacks will be 25 cents, and hardback books will be 50 cents to $2.50.