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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 12, 2020
An upbeat note: Outdoor concerts are a hit on the Circle

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church keeps it concerts small, but it's making a big impact with residents searching for something to enjoy safely.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 8

Steve Trax captured this image of blue heron at Beachplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tricolored Herons feed in the shallows, often shading the water using a technique called “canopy feeding."
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • October 8, 2020
Bird of the week: Tricolored heron

Disappearing wetland habitat is a threat to this wading bird.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chris Sachs outside the Lazy Lobster.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 5, 2020
Longboat Lightning fans rejoice

Lightning fandom strikes on Longboat Key after Stanley Cup win.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 5, 2020
Pet blessing at All Angels Episcopal Church brings new furry faces

As Father Dave Marshall brings the custom back for a second year, it enters "tradition" territory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary-Lynn Desjarlais, Ken Schneier and Lynn Larson
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 2, 2020
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key meets for October

The breakfast meeting featured a strong showing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Christ Church of Longboat Key in February 2020.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 2, 2020
Christ Church of Longboat Key reopens for in-person services

Masks and social distancing will be a must at services beginning Oct. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 2, 2020
Lone Longboat cygnet dies

After a brush with a fishing hook, the cygnet died due to its complications.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 1

Patricia Muller captured this photo of a garter snake on the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 30, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber meets once more for Networking @ Noon

The group met in person for the first time since February.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The flag-less flag pole. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 28, 2020
Missing flag

Have you seen the Twin Shores flag?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tim, Sophia, Jorie and Addison Riesen, Mildren Clark and Carol and Phil Miglioratti.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 28, 2020
Four generations do life on Longboat Key

Two streets and 87 years separate this Country Club Shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Ryan, Ryan Schitea and Jack Ryan
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 28, 2020
Sarasota Bay Watch resumes clam distribution

The organization is beginning monthly clam deployments to help the bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Great Egrets are named after their wispy breeding plumes, called aigrettes, for which they were nearly hunted to extinction in the 1880s. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • September 28, 2020
Bird of the week: Great egret

Activism for their protection led to formation of the Audubon Society and federal wildlife laws.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 28, 2020
Temple Beth Israel hosts Yom Kippur food drive

Members went one way for meal pick-up and another to drop off donations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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