Outdoors & Recreation
Fruitville’s wetlands are swimming with birds
MICHAEL GIVANT
Contributing Columnist
givant@lbknews.com
In the heart of an industrial park a mile from the 300 acres of wetlands called Celery Fields is a secluded, large...
How can I win with a weak partner?
How can I win with a weak partner?
JACKIE BOHANNON
Guest Columnist
tennis@lbknews.com
Definitely do not go for winners every ball. That is an extremely low percentage strategy...
Loosen up if you want to hit with more power
What is the best technique to increase power?
JACKIE BOHANNON
Guest Columnist
tennis@lbknews.com
There are many different ways you can increase power throughout your tennis game. On groundstrokes...
Swing into Summer golf options
TRYLA LARSON
Guest Writer
Tryla@lbknews.com
Longboat Key is known for its gorgeous beaches, jaw-dropping sunsets and big, beautiful golf courses.Many visitors and residents like to take in...
How to effectively return the serve
I am struggling with my return of serve. Can you help me better understand where I should stand when receiving serve? Any other tips?
JACKIE...
The key to net positioning
JACKIE BOHANNON
Guest Columnist
tennis@lbknews.com
If my partner is at the net, should I also move up? And if so, when?
It depends upon many factors such as...
‘Snowbirders’ on Longboat Key
MICHAEL GIVANT
Contributing Columnist
givant@lbknews.com
As my wife and I start the walk to Beer Can Island, my heart is noticeably beating and memories come flooding back....
Make your opponent play lots of balls
JACKIE BOHANNON
Guest Columunist
tennis@lbknews.com
I hurt my shoulder when playing in a match, so I resulted to dropping the ball and hitting it underhand for serving....
How can I raise my overall game level?
JACKIE BOHANNON
Guest Columunist
tennis@lbknews.com
For those unfamiliar with ratings the NTRP classifies players by their tennis playing abilities. A 1.5-2.0 is a beginner, and a 7.0...
Sarasota boaters urged to keep distance from dolphin calves
Sarasota Bay may be busy this time of year for boaters in the area, but it’s also true for the area’s resident dolphins.
So...