Restaurant collab supports Longboat Key Turtle Watch

By Dana Kampa
| 11:00 a.m. April 9, 2026

Longboat Key Turtle Watch members presented a nearly $12,000 donation to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium to support rehabilitating sea turtles like Ellie, one of the current residents.

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Those interested in supporting sea turtle research while enjoying a night on the town have the perfect, brand-new night in store.

Three iconic restaurants on the island are collaborating to support the new Longboat Key Turtle Crawl, benefiting the Longboat Key Turtle Watch.

The participating restaurants are Harry's Continental Kitchens, the Lazy Lobster and Lo' Key Island Grille. Guests will sample small curated plates with a wine or cocktail pairing at each location.

Save the date for 6-8 p.m. May 7. Tickets are $100 plus taxes and fees. Visit LBKTurtleCrawl.com to register, and email [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.

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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.