The Empire in Retreat: Surviving the Psychology of a Tennis Losing Streak
—Last week in the Longboat Key News, we explored the frustrating phenomenon of the “second-set lull.” In many ways, it’s a purely psychological issue;...
The Second Set Letdown: Why Winning Early Can Cost You the Match (and How to Fix It)
—Picture this: You and your doubles partner are absolutely on fire. You’ve just cruised through the first set of the Longboat Key Club Championship....
New Equipment vs Old Equipment: When is it time to upgrade?
—This is a question I get asked over and over with both members and new players. What do you suggest to someone learning the...
Mimosas, Tiebreaks, and Type-A Triumphs: The 2026 Longboat Key Club Doubles Championship
—We have all heard Aryna Sabalenka groan as she hits the ball, and we've witnessed Carlitos Alcaraz with a coy smile after hitting a...
Two Generations Wed Love on Longboat Key
—Elizabeth Klett, now Elizabeth Charles, and Patrick Charles were married on March 14, 2026, in a picturesque beachside ceremony at the St. Regis...
What’s Happening at the Longboat Key Education Center?
Mid-April marks the end of the season for The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel. We look
forward to our 2026-2027 season which begins in...
Mastering Golf’s Most Difficult Shot
—As a Golf Instructor for over 40 years I get all types of requests from students looking to get better.
Most always start with the...
Bringing the Desert Heat to the Gulf Coast: What Sarasota Tennis Players Can Learn from Indian Wells
—While the tennis world focuses on the California desert for the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, it’s the perfect time for recreational...
Perfect Match: Mother-Son Duo Serves Up Inspiration at Key Club
STEVE REID & MEL RHINELANDER
news@lbknews.com
Club championships take many forms. Some players enter for a weekend of fun, while others chase
the ghosts of past glories....
So You Want to Take Up Golf? Longboat Key’s Terry O’Hara Tells You What to Expect!
TERRY O'HARA
Columnist
news@lbknews.com
I hear this question over and over from people interested in taking up golf. As a PGA Golf Professional running an extremely busy...