Catch Santa on Longboat Key before Christmas

By Dana Kampa
| 5:00 a.m. December 11, 2025

Many holiday events took place the first weekend of December, but there are still plenty of opportunities for festive fun to have on the keys.

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Anyone who hasn't yet gotten to tell Santa Claus what is on their wish list will have another opportunity this weekend.

The jolly fellow is set to make an appearance the morning of Dec. 13 at the Old Salty Dog on City Island.

From 8-10:30 a.m., the restaurant is hosting photo opportunities with Santa, crafts, a hot cocoa bar and its typical breakfast menu.

Later that evening, Harry's Continental Kitchen is hosting "Sips with Santa." Tickets are $65 and include hors d'oeuvres, wine tastings, raffles and more, all starting at 4 p.m. Visit Resy.com.

The Old Salty Dog is located at 1601 Ken Thompson Parkway, and Harry's festivities take place at the main restaurant on 525 St. Judes Drive.

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Dana Kampa

Dana Kampa is the Longboat Key neighbors reporter for the Observer. She first ventured into journalism in her home state of Wisconsin, going on to report community stories everywhere from the snowy mountains of Washington State to the sunny shores of the Caribbean. She has been a writer and photographer for more than a decade, covering what matters most to readers.