All Aces at Bird Key Yacht Club
The tennis fun was spirited and competitive last Friday afternoon at the Bird Key Yacht Club as members were treated to an exhibition match...
The magic of walking Longboat’s north end
MICHAEL GIVANT
Guest Writer
Givant@lbknews.com
There’s a stretch of LBK beach that I call Whit-Can, which connects Whitney Beach to Beer Can Island. This is what it...
When it comes to calls, stay on your side
I was watching a match with Shapovalov and he crossed the net to look at a mark and the umpire gave him a point...
What’s Happening at The Education Center?
Susan Goldfarb
Guest Columnist
news@lbknews.com
The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel is gearing up for the 2025-2026 season, which promises to be stellar!
Some of the many...
New Europe Travel Rules You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Key Opinion
D. Rutledge
Guest Columnist
news@lbknews.com
Planning a trip to Europe soon? There have been several key updates to travel rules for particularly the Schengen Area (29...
Key Club rewards Town Hall golf prowess
Longboat Key Town leaders held a putting showdown against Longboat Key Club employees last Friday as part of an annual fundraiser. The Key Club...
How to play the big points in tennis
ROBBIE SALUM
Guest Columnist
news@lbknews.com
The ultimate winner in most matches is generally determined by the outcome of just a few key points. These big points, or...
Gannet spells mystery, power
MICHAEL GIVANT
Guest Writer
Givant@lbknews.com
Everything about gannets spells power, agility and mystery. These 37-inch seabirds, that breed on rocky cliffs in the North Atlantic and winter...
Focus on the Serve & Volley
Sometimes my opponent will suddenly start to serve and volley. What is my best strategy to deal with that? Also, when is it appropriate to...
Both backhands should be your goal
I started off with a one handed backhand, but I’m curious do you generally advise learning a two-handed? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
JACKIE...
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