Longboat Key: Your Calendar

DON’T MISS

St. Mary Royal Rummage Sale

What: Stock up on everything from jewelry to furniture. Cost is free, and there will be a preview sale from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, March 4, which costs $5. Call 383-1255.

When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 5

Where: St. Mary Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive

DON’T MISS

Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour

What: See how others live around the island by touring six houses unique in structure and design. Cost is $25. Tickets are available at Exit Art locations, Design 2000, SunTrust Bank and at each home on the day of the tour. Call 383-8030 or 383-4818.

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5

Where: Various homes throughout Longboat Key

Wednesday, March 2

Longboat Key Health Fair — Takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road. The event is free for residents who have Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance coverage and $39 for others. The event includes blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes screenings and more. For information, call 316-1999.

Thursday, March 3

'In the Kitchen with Sylvia' — Takes place at noon at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road. The event will be a hands-on demonstration by Temple member and “chef extraordinaire” Sylvia Pastor. Call 383-3428.

Saturday, March 5

Longboat Key Center for the Arts Fundraiser­ — Takes place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S. Enjoy food and cocktails from Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub and a concert by Reverend Barry and Funktastic Soul Dance Party. Cost is $75. Call 383-2345.

Sunday, March 6

Shirley Fein Tribute Night— Takes place at 6 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road. The evening will celebrate community activist Shirley Fein. There will be a cocktail hour with wine and hors d’oeuvres followed by tributes from family, friends and community leaders as well as a musical program. Cost is $50 for general admission; $75 for patron seating. Call 383-3428.

Tuesday, March 8

Lord’s Warehouse Fashion Show and Luncheon — takes place at 11 a.m. at Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The longest-running annual fashion show on the Key features clothing and accessories from the Lord’s Warehouse thrift store. There will be door prizes, a silent auction and raffles. Cost is $25. Call 383-6491.

Longboat Key Democratic Club — Takes place at 11:30 a.m. at Portofino Restaurant, 2600 Harbourside Drive. Mayor Jack Duncan and Town Manager David Bullock will speak. Cost is $25. Call 383-9893.

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours — Takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cedars Café and Tiki Bar, 645 Cedars Court. Network while enjoying complimentary appetizers, beer and wine and a cash bar. Cost is $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. Call 383-2466.

Wednesday, March 9

Longboat Key Center for the Arts Community Juried Show — Takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S. The exhibit will celebrate regional talent and is open to all artists in the area. Call 383-2345.

Thursday, March 10

‘Healthcare Costs in Retirement — Planning for the Great Unknown’ — Takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. at Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Johanna Gustafsson and Christopher Pinckney, of Merrill Lynch, will talk about protecting your wealth from healthcare costs in retirement and planning strategies for protecting and growing retirement assets. Cost is $10. Call 383-6493.

Save Our Seabirds Sunset Soiree — Takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway. The fifth annual event will feature a silent and live auction, photo booth, food, music and live birds. Proceeds will benefit Save Our Seabirds, which rescues and rehabilitates birds. Cost is $100. Call 388-3010, or visit saveourseabirds.org/events.

Saturday, March 12

Community Open House — Takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Public Safety Complex, 5490 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Come meet town employees and learn about each department. There will be free on-site document shredding, kids’ activities, blood pressure readings, blood sugar checks and hot dogs. Call 316-1999.

Sunday, March 13

Aging in Paradise’s Cinema Paradiso Gala — Takes place from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at Sarasota Bay Club, 1301 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Transform into your favorite movie star or character in the black tie-optional evening, which includes a dinner, open bar, a live and silent auction, music and dancing. Cost is $100 per person. Call 383-6493.

Monday, March 14

St. Mary fashion show — Takes place at 11:30 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Blvd. Fashions will be by A’ Tu Jewelry & Clothing Outlet, and lunch will be included. Cost is $40. Call 383-8869, or email [email protected]

Tuesday, March 15

Republican Club of Longboat Key — Meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Club John Ringling Room, 220 Sands Point Road. Joe Gruters, chairman of the Republican Party of Sarasota County, 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. 

Fridays

Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning (SILL) Lectures — Take place at 10:30 a.m. The 12-part international SILL lecture series will be shown via DVD. Cost is $8 per individual lecture.

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. Contact Sydelle Pittas at [email protected].

Wednesdays

‘Take Up Your Cross’ — Takes place at 2 p.m. through March 16. The Lenten Series focuses on different individuals who faced adversity in their personal lives, overcame it and used their experience to enrich their service to the world. ​Three lecturers, Professor Warren Roberts, author and journalist Bill Nack and Professor Justus Doenecke will speak on Rembrandt, Beethoven, Muhammad Ali, movie critic Roger Ebert, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Fridays

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

Bayfront Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Mondays and Wednesdays

Skeletal Fitness — Takes place at 11:15 a.m. Mirabai Holland will teach this Osteoporosis prevention and management in this bone-loading full-body workout. Cost is $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Call 201-956-1466.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

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.

Fridays

Moving Free — Takes place at 11:15 a.m. Mirabai Holland will teach this yoga fusion, core, balance, fall prevention, stretch and mobility workout. Cost is $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Call 201-956-1466.

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.

Sundays

“A Quantum Spiritual Leap for 2016” — Takes place at 9 a.m. The Rev. Ralph Lebkuecher will highlight the spiritual principles that can transform your life. Call 383-6491.

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.

Temple Beth Israel

567 Bay Isles Road

Call 383-3428.

Tuesdays

Jewish Art and Culture — Takes place at 2 p.m. Noted lecturer Baila Miller will speak Tuesdays through March 15.