Longboat Key: Your Calendar

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Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Networking @ Noon

What: Enjoy lunch while networking with chamber members. Cost is $25 for members; $35 for nonmembers. Call 383-2466.

When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4

Where:  The Lazy Lobster, 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Thursday, Aug. 11

Sarasota Bay Fisheries Forum- Takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway. Join local scientists for a discussion focusing on fisheries education, outreach plans and habit initiative updates. RSVP by Aug. 9 at mote.org

Saturday, Aug. 13

Sarasota Bay Watch Scallop Search

Takes place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sarasota Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson, Parkway, Sarasota. Volunteer citizen scientists will help the Sarasota Bay Watch search for scallops. Call 232- 2363.

Monday Aug. 15- Saturday Aug. 20

Shark Days at Mote

Takes place Monday Aug. 15 to Saturday Aug. 20 at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway.  Enjoy a family-friendly celebration while learning about some of the ocean’s most interesting fishes. For a full list of events, visit mote.org/sharkdays. Call 388-4441.

RECURRING EVENTS

Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Call 610-301-2796 or 383-6491

Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning Aug. 1

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 for 50 percent off.

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.