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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Multiple species of starfish have found a home on the "Living Wall" at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park. The innovative project uses 3D-printed concrete slabs modeled after mangrove roots to provide better habitat for aquatic animals.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • July 21, 2026
Longboat's living seawall recognized for creativity

The town was given the Environmental Stewardship Award for its living seawall installation at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Melinda Zarzycki-Harris, founder and executive director of Bring on the Ministry, and Pastor Julia Wharff Piermont of Christ Church of Longboat Key are all smiles with their new ministry partnership.
    By
  • Carlin Gillen
  • July 21, 2026
Christ Church gets new charitable partner

Christ Church of Longboat Key and Bring on the Ministry are now working together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Maestro Kenneth Bowermeister, conductor of Strings Con Brio, welcomes a full house to the orchestra's first performance on Longboat Key on July 16 at Temple Beth Israel.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 20, 2026
Debut summer orchestra show draws 150 music lovers

A 40-piece group from Strings Con Brio performed at Temple Beth Israel, packing the house with the off-season show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A cownose ray waves a wingtip at onlookers from the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort lagoon on Friday after caretakers introduced half a dozen pups to the enclosure. Resident rays had the babies in December, and experts released the adolescents into the Under the Sea Lagoon.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 20, 2026
Half-dozen baby rays debut at St. Regis lagoon

The aquatic care team introduced the adolescent cownose rays to the Longboat resort's outdoor enclosure and shared another surprise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Police Department has four vessels in its marine fleet, including a 26-foot Boston Whaler that is out of commission awaiting repairs to its canopy.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • July 19, 2026
LBK Foundation asks for community help with police boat repair fundraiser

A $7,000 donation by a Longboat family will cover about half of the repairs, and the Longboat Key Foundation is asking for donations to bridge the remaining gap.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alexander Fine (center) presented first responders from Longboat Key Fire Rescue with a pizza lunch last week for their efforts.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 17, 2026
Longboat resident celebrates first responders with pizza party

The presenting resident thanked first responders for their heroic efforts during a cardiac-related emergency.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
About 120 people attended an evening sea turtle nest excavation on Longboat Key conducted by permitted experts.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 16, 2026
Experts invite public to turtle nest dig

Despite predation, 40 baby turtles hatched from an excavated sea turtle nest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Logan Shaw, Wolfe Shaw, Michael Garey and Calvin Shaw, the team behind the new M & W Sweet Spot frozen treat shop on Longboat Key, showcase a variety of their offerings, including frozen custard sandwiches and drinks.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 15, 2026
From frozen custard to soft serve, Longboat's treats help locals stay cool

Those seeking to satisfy their sweet tooth have plenty of options with shops including the newly opened M & W Sweet Spot on Longboat Key's north end.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Reuben Fernandez leads Tai Chi classes on Mondays and Wednesdays at The Paradise Center, and many of his students have stuck with him since he first started teaching at the Longboat Key community center.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 15, 2026
Tai chi brings mind, body, spirit benefits, Paradise Center students say

Longtime attendees of Reuben Fernandez's twice-weekly tai chi classes say they appreciate not only the physical benefits but also the social boost.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jon Mongeau and Lita and John Brannan accept the award for Emerging Business of the Year on Oct. 23 at the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce 2025 membership awards banquet at Lido Beach Resort. Following the shop's recent closure announcement, John Brannan explained their team is proud of everything it did, but knew this was a tough decision they had to make.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 14, 2026
Le Gardenia Bleu thanks community for support

The founders of the Longboat Key flower and gift shop announced earlier this month their shop was closed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The Governor's Award recognizes the work of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key on community projects, like the installation of monofilament recycling receptacles at local parks.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 14, 2026
Longboat Rotary earns Governor's Award recognition

The district-level commendation recognizes Longboat Key's local branch for all-around success.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kelly Shrout (left) and Melanie Dale weed at Bicentennial Park Friday, July 10 in the morning before the heat index reached triple digits.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • July 13, 2026
Bicentennial Park hurricane repair nearly complete

New salt-tolerant grass will put the finishing touches on Bicentennial Park’s renovations on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Poppy Otte paddles through the water while Mote Education Specialist Morgan Swartz helps.
    By
  • Carlin Gillen
  • July 12, 2026
Campers make a splash with Mote Marine Laboratory

Campers are gaining a hands-on learning experience at the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's summer camps at both of the organization's locations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mahjong was the contest of choice for many attendees at the Go for the Cure games day.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 8, 2026
Mahjong tournament coming to Longboat Key

A new two-day mahjong tournament is coming to Longboat Key this July.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Strings Con Brio is slated to perform on July 16 at Temple Beth Israel. The group's repertoire spans the early 18th century to today.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 7, 2026
Classical string group to make Longboat Key performance debut

Temple Beth Israel will host a show by Strings Con Brio that spans three centuries of musical innovation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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Multiple species of starfish have found a home on the "Living Wall" at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park. The innovative project uses 3D-printed concrete slabs modeled after mangrove roots to provide better habitat for aquatic animals.
  • July 21, 2026
Longboat's living seawall recognized for creativity
2
Melinda Zarzycki-Harris, founder and executive director of Bring on the Ministry, and Pastor Julia Wharff Piermont of Christ Church of Longboat Key are all smiles with their new ministry partnership.
  • July 21, 2026
Christ Church gets new charitable partner
3
Shirtless, shoeless teenager walking in bike lane visited by police
  • July 21, 2026
Shirtless, shoeless teenager walking in bike lane visited by police
4
Maestro Kenneth Bowermeister, conductor of Strings Con Brio, welcomes a full house to the orchestra's first performance on Longboat Key on July 16 at Temple Beth Israel.
  • July 20, 2026
Debut summer orchestra show draws 150 music lovers
5
A cownose ray waves a wingtip at onlookers from the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort lagoon on Friday after caretakers introduced half a dozen pups to the enclosure. Resident rays had the babies in December, and experts released the adolescents into the Under the Sea Lagoon.
  • July 20, 2026
Half-dozen baby rays debut at St. Regis lagoon

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