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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 9, 2010
Lord's Warehouse gets thrifty for fashion show

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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 9, 2010
Longboat author stresses balance in her new book

New Longboat Key resident and interior designer Christine Eisner recently released "Comfort Living: A Back-to-Basics Guide to a More Balanced Lifestyle."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 8, 2010
Man on the street: Reading test

We visited the Longboat Library to ask browsers what they are reading.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 5, 2010
Sale rummages up bargain hunters

When the doors opened at 3 p.m. Friday, March 5 for the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Guild's annual 'Royal Rummage Sale' preview, there were approximately 500 bargain hunters in line at the Stella Maris Activity Hall. Tickets for admittance were $5 each.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 5, 2010
Event takes steps to end world hunger

The 2010 Sarasota Area Crop Walk will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 21, starting at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
The Islander Club displays artistic talent

On Feb. 18, a wine-and-cheese reception was held at The Islander Club, which gave residents the chance to view artwork created by Islander Club artists.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Longboat resident celebrates 90 years

Anna Hlywa, mother of Whitney Beach Deli & Wines owner Andrew Hlywa, celebrated her 90th birthday on Thursday, Feb. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Chamber members offer early-voting transportation

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will help residents to cast their ballots early by arranging for transportation for those who want to vote early in person.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
For his 75th birthday, Carey receives a huge celebration

Beach Harbor Club resident Steve Carey celebrated big at Tiny's of Longboat Key in honor of his 75th birthday Feb. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Correction: Harry's benefit takes place March 10

The next Harry's wine tasting event will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, to benefit Mote Marine Dolphin & Whale Hospital and Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Good causes never go out of style on Longboat

Approximately 200 women gathered Feb. 25, at Michael's On East to celebrate the 130th birthday of ORT, an organization that provides education and training opportunities in more than 60 countries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Johnson receives award for picture-perfect scene

Longboat Key resident and photographer Mary Lou Johnson received a Merit Award Thursday, Feb. 25, at the 2010 Meadows Photographic Competition for her photo, 'Mystic Morning.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 3, 2010
Pick enjoys low-key birthday celebration

The Rev. Edward Pick, pastor emeritus of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, celebrated his birthday Feb. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Kiwanis Club strives to fill donation boxes

This year, the Longboat Key group hopes to collect about 2,000 pounds of food during its Spring Food Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Residents seek to bury pirate statue plans

Dream Island Road residents oppose plans to move the old Buccaneer Inn statue.

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