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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • March 5, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 5

Patricia Muller captured this stunning sunset from the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • March 5, 2020
Reusable fashion is all the rage at annual fashion show

The Longboat Island Chapel hosted its Lord's Warehouse Fashion Show on March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 5, 2020
You Observed: All Angels Episcopal Church hosts Mardi Gras

The party had jazz, great food and plenty of green and purple feathers ands sequins.

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  • Neighbors
Gail Gilvey, Heidi Berry, Janice Doherty and Mary Drugan. Photo courtesy of Gail Gilvey.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 5, 2020
You Observed: Longboat Harbour residents get on their dancing shoes for Motown party

The themed party was a success among residents as they swung to the music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The bow-bearer knob-lizard was discovered in 1911 and is a contender for largest mosasaur ever found.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • March 2, 2020
Mote travels back in time with new exhibit

Savage Ancient Seas will be open through May 31.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
Suit up for turtles

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch is selling merchandise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peggy Lammers' home.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour features five shining stars

The Longboat Key Garden Club rolls out its 44th annual home show with five stunners.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
751 Emerald Harbor Drive: Langteau home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
Inaugural Savor the Sounds concert a big hit with residents

Longboat Key residents braved the chilly evening for the Chamber of Commerce's first concert with more to come.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
5981 Emerald Harbor Drive: Yahn home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The sitting room at the back of the house provides views of the golf course.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
3523 Fair Oaks Drive: Reiser home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
3435 Winding Oaks Drive: Lammers home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
6441 Gulfside Drive: Horne home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
Town of Longboat Key hosts open house

Residents mingled with town organizations at Bayfront Park.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2020
Bird Key Yacht Club members rock around the clock

Poodle skirts and candy cigarettes make a re-appearance.

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