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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Rachel Ghormley, the new owner of Euphemia Haye with husband Jason, said they were glad to save the 50-year-old restaurant that holds special sentimental meaning for her family.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 6, 2025
New owners of Euphemia Haye excited to save 50-year-old restaurant

Preserving and celebrating this Longboat Key staple is personal for Rachel Ghormley's family.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Monique, a loggerhead sea turtle, crawls into the ocean off Lido Beach.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 5, 2025
Turtle walks start Saturday on Longboat Key

Longboat Key Turtle Watch hosts community walks through June and July.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Becky Lietzau and Rev. Brock Patterson explain how the church's medical supply closet helps community members get the resources they need.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 4, 2025
Chapel lends a helping hand with medical supplies

Longboat Island Chapel helps community members get needed support through free medical supply gift closet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brian Walton, executive director of Save Our Seabirds, points out some improvements made to a mural centrally located at the facility as part of a wider revitalization effort.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 4, 2025
Mural refurbishment just the beginning for Save Our Seabirds updates

Save Our Seabirds is working on several projects to enliven its facilities, most recently refurbishing an avian mural in the middle of its grounds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pat and Bob Geraci join Longboat Harbour Condominums' recognition of American heroes for Memorial Day. Bob served for 20 years in the U.S. Navy.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 4, 2025
Navy doctor veteran reflects on 20 years of service

Longboat Harbour Condominiums honored those who served and sacrificed for the country as part of its Memorial Day program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Bilkie and Clay Wakefield have been long-time volunteers with Elks Feeding Empty Little Tummies, which recently received a $40,000 grant from Christ Church of Longboat Key to built a permanent facility.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 3, 2025
Longboat church gives major boost to fight childhood hunger

Christ Church of Longboat Key selected Elks Feeding Empty Little Tummies to receive a $40,000 grant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandra Smith and Ziggy, the firm's official public relations specialist, get settled after Secur-All Insurance's relocation to 510 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 3, 2025
Secur-All Insurance returns to Longboat Key's Bay Isles area

Having served Longboat Key residents for 15 years, the insurance agency explains how close community ties have led to its longtime success on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Brandy Britton of Bringman Roofing and Monica Carruth snap a photo during the Longboat Chamber of Commerce's latest "Off the Clock" networking event at Zota Beach Resort.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 2, 2025
Zota Beach Resort sets the scene for local business connections

Longboat Key businesspeople visited Zota Beach Resort for the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's latest networking event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Killdeer are dedicated parents known for their 'broken-wing' display, feigning injury to lure intruders away from their chicks or nest.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • June 2, 2025
Myakka River thrives with restored floodplain

New life embraces Myakka’s habitat restoration zone.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
St. Armands Circle is one of this year's nominees for USA Today's Top 10 best shopping centers.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 29, 2025
St. Armands Circle aims for readers' choice award

Sarasota's St. Armands Circle hopes to take the title of USA Today's top shopping center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Harry's Continental Kitchen is highlighting all things local at a seafood-based fundraiser dinner benefitting Suncoast Waterkeeper.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 29, 2025
Harry's Continental Kitchen to feature local seafood at benefit dinner

Longtime Longboat Key restaurant Harry's Continental Kitchen is partnering with Sammy's Seafood and Jackson Family Wines for a one-night "Sea-to-Table" fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Catherine Avery, Founder
  • May 29, 2025
From Wall Street to Longboat Key: How CAIM Built a Top-Tier Investment Firm with a Personal Touch

Catherine Avery, owner of Catherine Avery Investment Management (CAIM), began her investment journey as an 18 year old New York University finance student while working at Oppenheimer Funds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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Meet Jessica Spitalnic Mates, the new senior rabbi at Temple Beth Israel on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 28, 2025
Meet Temple Beth Israel's new senior rabbi

Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates looks forward to promoting educational programming at the temple, guided by her knowledge of art and history related to the Holocaust.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gemma Briggs plays the bagpipes while accompanied by Rear Commodore Saul Landesberg, Jay Plager and Vice Commodore Tony Britt during Bird Key Yacht Club's tribute to the fallen for Memorial Day.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 26, 2025
Bird Key honors fallen heroes Memorial Day weekend

Bagpipe instrumentalist Gemma Briggs offers special tribute with patriotic songs, remembering her family members who served.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Phlebotomists Kierrah Stanford and Diana Lemus staff the SunCoast Blood Centers' "bloodmobile" stationed outside of Longboat Key Town Hall on May 21.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 26, 2025
Longboaters appreciate convenience of blood donation

SunCoast Blood Centers volunteers continue outreach efforts throughout the year on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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Longboat Key Police Deputy Chief Frank Rubino (left) accepts a framed display of medals, patches and pins that demonstrate his 45-year career in law enforcement.
  • December 13, 2025
Longboat deputy chief with 45 years of experience to retire
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The building at the corner of N. Boulevard of the Presidents and Madison Drive may be the location of a revived Shore Restaurant on St. Armands Circle.
  • December 12, 2025
Shore Restaurant could return to St. Armands
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Beth Stewart and Christine Parseghian joined in the festive fun of the Frosty Frolic golf tournament on Dec. 9 at Harbourside Golf Course.
  • December 11, 2025
Ladies dress to impress at Frosty Frolic
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The team including Rick and Josie Bertie and Paul Christenson won second place overall and the award for best "docktail" at the Lighting of the Docks on Dec. 6 at Longboat Harbour.
  • December 11, 2025
Longboat Harbour light competition delights viewers
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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.
  • December 11, 2025
Catch Santa on Longboat Key before Christmas

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