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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • June 25, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 25

Martina Schmidt captured this beautiful sunset on Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 23, 2020
Happy birthday, Regina

The longtime Longboat resident celebrated 103 on June 23.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 22, 2020
In lieu of Freedom Fest, a flag raising on Longboat Key

The island's service organizations came together to create a bit of flag-waving fanfare.

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Janet Shapiro won the Paul Harris Award.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 22, 2020
Rotary Club hosts member appreciation

Many members got a certificate as appreciation for what they do for the club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 19, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce meets via Zoom

Networking doesn't quite look the same these days, but they're making it work.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 18

Michael Cohen captured this white egret catching some prey on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 17, 2020
Christ Church of Longboat Key gathers goods for food pantry

The church hosted its third drive for Our Daily Bread in Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The La Norma statue will not be restored.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 15, 2020
Missing no longer

The missing chef statue at La Norma raised intrigue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A sample of the thank you cards Linda Mitchell has received. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 15, 2020
Key Club members raise thousands for furloughed employees

The "Members Who Care" GoFundMe ran for a short time, but made a huge impact.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Makena, Ethan, Joseph, Andrew and Peter M'mwirichia
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 15, 2020
Happy Father's Day, Longboat Key

Longboat's little ones give us an overview of their fathers.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 11

Patricia Muller took this photo of a floral-looking fungus on North Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kim McAninch
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 8, 2020
Artist Kim McAninch is learning how to bring her art to Longboat Key

The artist recently decided to buy a home on the Key and takes inspiration from its coast.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rick Piccolo and Lynn Larson
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 8, 2020
Kiwanis Club returns to in-person meetings

The club didn't meet virtually during the pandemic, but now they're venturing out while taking precautions.

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  • Neighbors
Arden and Norbert Kreisch
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 8, 2020
Norbert Kreisch, longtime circus performer, dies at 89

Kreisch was best known for his convincing gorilla act.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 4

Fred Bethke captured this sunset over Longboat Pass Bridge.

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