Longboat Key: Your Calendar

 DON’T MISS

‘The Best of Longboat Key’

What: In honor of the town’s 60th anniversary, the art opening will feature work inspired by or created on Longboat Key. All artwork will be for sale, and 40% of proceeds will go toward the arts center. Call 383-2345.

When: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9

Where: Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S.

Thursday, April 7

Operation Kindness Fundraiser — Takes place all day Thursday, April 7. Enjoy a round-robin tennis tournament, nine-hole golf tournament and a barbecue with a raffle and live and silent auctions and raise money for veterans who have sustained emotional and physical injuries during service. Visit okflorida.org.

Tuesday, April 12

Longboat Key Democratic Club — Takes place at 11:30 a.m. at Portofino Restaurant, 2600 Harbourside Drive. Susan McManus, distinguished professor of political science at the University of South Florida, speak about the 2016 presidential election. Cost is $25. Call 383-9893.

Thursday, April 14

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Hob Nob Island Style — Takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Club’s Spike ’n Tees, 361 Longboat Club Road. Mingle with local elected officials, business members and town department heads and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Cost is $15 for members; $25 for nonmembers. Call 383-2466.

Tuesday, April 19

Garden Club Annual Meeting — Takes place at 11:30 a.m. at Joan Durante Park, 5550 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The Garden Club will present its grant and scholarship awards during a picnic. Email [email protected].

Republican Club of Longboat Key — Meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Club John Ringling Room, 220 Sands Point Road. Robert Wolf, author of “The Awakening of the Silent Majority? I Pray it’s not too Late,” will speak. Cost is $40 for members; $50 for nonmembers. Call 383-5349.

RECURRING EVENTS

Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive

RSVP to [email protected] or 383-6493.

Thursdays

Zumba with Suzy — Takes place from 10 to 11 a.m. Cost is $10 per class. 

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

Call 383-8161.

Mondays

Memoir Writing Class — Takes place at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Classes are taught by David Rice.

Tuesdays

Transitions Support Group — Meets at 10 a.m. Liz Cupo will lead the group.

Rotary Club of Longboat Key — Meets at 5:15 p.m. Cost is $8. Email [email protected].

Fridays

Tai Chi — Takes place at 10 a.m. Cost is free.

Bayfront Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Muscles, Balance, Strength, Flexibility — Takes place at 7:30 and 8:45 a.m. Cost is $8 for members; $13 for nonmembers. Call 538-8456.

Pumping the Prime — Takes place at 10 a.m. Mirabai Holland will teach full body strength and core workout. Cost is $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Call 201-956-1466.

Wednesdays

Feel Good Yoga Therapeutics — Takes place at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Call 316-1988.

Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Call 383-6491

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Shifting Sands Support Group — Takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 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 4 p.m. Gently used books will be discounted by 50%. Paperbacks will be 25 cents, and hardback books will be 50 cents to $2.50. Call 383-2011.