February 2013

Lemon Bay Fest.

February is one of the busiest times of the year as far as events occurring in Englewood, Florida
First came the Lemon Bay Fest, a week-long celebration of the history of Englewood.
Here is a list of some of the activities that happened.
Every Day: Nature cruises with Capt. LeMotte.
Feb. 4th.     Open House at the historic Lemon Bay Woman's Club.
Dr. Katie McHugh shared information about dolphin research at Mote
Marine.                Elsie Quirk Library.
Music of Old with Dave.   Dave Kilbrade at the Elsie Quirk Library.
Monday Matinee @ the Elsie Quirk Library.
Feb. 5th.    Geocaching 101 at the Englewood Sports Complex.
Bobbie Rodgers, Erin Mahaney and John Bass discuss the history of the  Cookie House and  Bass Lab.  Cedar Point Environmental Center.
Crafting to Hollywood & Beyond with Garry & Cindy Walter.  Elsie Quirk Library.
Feb. 6th.    Lemon Bay Park Sunrise Bird Walk.  A guided walk through Lemon Bay
Park.
Pickelball Workshop.   At the Englewood Sorts Complex.
The Natural Treasures of Charlotte and Sarasota Counties. Charle Sobczak presented a program on the numerous parks in the two Florida Counties.    Elsie Quirk Library.
The Natural Treasures of Charlotte and Sarasota Counties. Charles Sobczak  presented a program on the numerous parks in the two  Florida Counties.  Elsie Quirk Library.
The Natural Treasures of Charlotte and Sarasota Counties. Charles Sobczak presented a program on the numerous parks in the two  Florida Counties.  Tringali Community Center.
Feb 7th.   Let the Waves Roll High.    Sail the coast of Florida aboard a Tall Ship with singer, sailor, songwriter & storyteller Chris Kastle. Elsie Quirk Library.
History of Valentine’s Day Beach Story Time.   Holiday themed craft & story for kids and parents.      Pavilion 3 on Englewood Beach.
Let the Waves Roll High.    Sail the coast of Florida aboard a Tall Ship  with  singer, sailor, songwriter & storyteller Chris Kastle. Tringali Community Center.
Feb. 8th.   Pine Needle Baskets.    Arts Alliance of Lemon Bay.
Crafting to Hollywood and Beyond.    Garry & Cindy Walter.
Boondoggles.   Learn to weave a small palm leaf for a wall decoration.   Arts Alliance of Lemon Bay.
BackinTyme - A Hint of Lemon.   Storytelling and music featuring Frank & Mary Lee Sweet.   Elsie Quirk Library.
History of Indian Mound Park.    Don Schilke shares the history from 1000 BC  to present day.  Tringali Community Center.
Feb. 9th.   Lemon Bay F.I.S.H. Project.   A wading tour with American Littoral Biologist     Chuck Idelberger.   Lemon Bay Park.
Florida Seashell Postcards.   Children 5 & up design and color their own postcard.                  Elsie Quirk Library.
CRACKER FAIR.
Festivities for the whole family. Pioneer Park on Dearborn Street.

OPEN STUDIO Party.    Visit Open Studio for a tour.    380 Old Englewood Road.

 For more information CLICK HERE.

As you can see, there were a lot of functions during the week, with plenty of things to do for all ages.  If you missed this year, plan on attending next year.

Englewood Book Fair.

Saturday, February 16th, was the 4th annual Book Fair, held at Pioneer Park on Dearborn Street.  Quite a number of authors were on hand to display their works, talk to visitors and to sign books purchased. Some of the authors were here at previous book fairs and it was good to talk to them again.
Priscilla Hurd, author of the 13th Goddess, is now working on a sequel, so I am expecting it to be out in time for the next book fair.
For more photographs and information on the Book Fair click on the http://Englewoodfl.us/Book_Fair.htm link to be taken there.

 Blue Lagoon.

After a number of years being closed and the building being ransacked, fixtures removed along with wiring, broken windows it would seem improbable to bring the Blue Lagoon back to it's former glory.

                                                                                                             

 Bob and Peggy Laigle took up the challenge and recently the Blue 

Lagoon reopened with new staff, new chef in the kitchen and a new 

bar, the Blue Lagoon  has once again established itself as one of the 

finest restaurants in the area.

The menu is designed around American dishes with a Continental flair and some spectacular Italian fare. From Appetizers, Soups & Salads, Vegetarian, Seafood, Fowl and Meat Dishes, Classic Italian Meals, there is something here for everybody.

 The Blue Lagoon is located on the corner of Placida Road and Oyster Creek Drive, just south of the Lemon Bay High School.  They can be reached at: 941-475-1030.