Longboaters bid farewell to seasonal neighbors

By Dana Kampa
| 4:35 p.m. April 17, 2026

Margarita Lenk, Ari and Stephanie Weiner pick out their slices at the Longboat Harbour annual farewell pizza party on April 16.

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Tropical vibes met pizza party nostalgia at Longboat Harbour's seasonal farewell gathering last week.

Residents met up one more time April 16 at the Sutton Place beachside property so those departing for the summer could share a few moments with their friends.

Guitarist and singer John Rinell set the scene with tunes by Jimmy Buffett and company, and attendees snacked on piping-hot slices of pie from Joey D's Chicago-Style Eatery & Pizzeria while sharing their travel plans.

Event coordinator Karen Pashkow reassured residents staying on Longboat Key that there are plenty more social events to come, including their big Memorial Day gathering.

"I want to thank everybody for coming and making this the best party of the whole year," Pashkow said. "For those of you who are leaving us, we're sorry to see you go. Happy travels, and we'll see you back in the fall. For us who live here full time, we're going to party on all summer."

Guitarist and singer John Rinell brings his musical talents to Longboat Harbour's seasonal farewell party on April 16 at the Sutton Place beachfront property.

Ken and Penny Krol, Karen Talty, and Carol and John Bruno kick up their feet at the tropical-themed April 16 pizza party to bid farewell to Longboat Harbour residents departing for the summer.

Karen Pashkow, Connie Haubert DiMaggio and Carole Shaw share a smile at the Longboat Harbour annual farewell pizza party.

Linda Beekman, Lynne Tosby and Susan Luke

Fresh pizza dished up by Tom Guido and others was on the menu at the popular annual farewell party at Longboat Harbour.

Sally and Steve Delisle join in the tropical fun for Longboat Harbour's annual beachside pizza party.

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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.