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Dana Kampa
January 27, 2025

St. Armands Circle Art Festival returns in full force

According to organizers, the long-running St. Armands Circle Art Festival is back in full swing since the hurricanes hit Longboat Key at the end of last year.

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Dana Kampa
January 27, 2025

Revamped St. Armands restaurant blends new, classic styles

Owners of the newly opened Café on St. Armands blended the familiar feeling of the 100-year-old building with an updated aesthetic, hoping to help revamp St. Armands Circle.

Longboat Key
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Dana Kampa
January 22, 2025

Nods to Florida flora and fauna central to St. Regis tour

The Longboat Garden Key Club enjoyed a personalized view of the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort on Jan. 14.

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Dana Kampa
January 22, 2025

Beloved card game helps bridge social gaps

The popularity of bridge clubs on Longboat Key has soared, nearly topping out capacity at The Paradise Center in recent weeks.

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Dana Kampa
January 21, 2025

Observer Challenge tennis tournament players praise new format

Participants in the 25th annual Observer Challenge tennis tournament widely praised the new format of brackets, which eliminated singles matches.

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Dana Kampa
January 21, 2025

Sold-out Sharktoberfest packed to the gills

Despite hurricane-related setbacks, the third annual Sharktoberfest saw robust support from community members looking to support marine research while enjoying craft brews.

Longboat Key
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Dana Kampa
January 20, 2025

Observer Challenge coordinator credited for invaluable 25 years

Tennis Center Manager Kay Thayer has coordinated the annual Observer Challenge tennis tournament annually since it began 25 years ago, and she recently received her flowers.

Longboat Key
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Dana Kampa
January 20, 2025

Shabbat service recognizes optimism of Martin Luther King Jr.

Walter Gilbert offered his interpretation of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "How Long? Not Long" speech at a Friday Shabbat service.

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Dana Kampa
January 17, 2025

Expert offers advice on balancing act of aging

The Paradise Center's latest speaker highlights importance of long-term health practices.

Longboat Key
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Observer Staff
January 17, 2025

Longboat Lawn Party, delayed until March, now canceled

The Kiwanis event, usually held in December, was delayed because of the hurricanes and is now pushed until its traditional date.

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Miri Hardy
January 16, 2025

Myakka counts record black skimmers

Clean water and undisturbed natural habitats attract and sustain imperiled native bird species.

East County
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Dana Kampa
January 16, 2025

Donation warehouse to reopen Feb. 1

The Lord's Warehouse on Longboat Key plans to reopen its doors for the season Feb. 1.

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Carter Weinhofer
January 14, 2025

Pickleball clinic teaches newcomers basics of the growing sport

The Jan. 13 clinic hosted at The Paradise Center on Longboat Key gave people the opportunity to learn from two certified instructors.

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Carter Weinhofer
January 14, 2025

Town staffer finds balance with tiring work and passion for weightlifting

Matthew Ballew's busy days working for Longboat Key Public Works are paired with a lifestyle of weightlifting and bodybuilding, which has taught him important life lessons.

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Ian Swaby
January 13, 2025

Jaguar Festival d’Elegance brings luxury vehicles to St. Armands Circle

The free-to-the-public event showcased Jaguar sports cars from across Florida.

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