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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Briana Harris Francois (right) and John Woods stand together at the Longboat Key Club Tennis Association's annual Fall Frolic. Harris Francois is succeeding Woods, the only director of tennis in club history.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 20, 2019
Harris Francois ready to step up as Longboat Key Club tennis director

Briana Harris Francois worked under John Woods for seven years at Longboat Key Club. Now, she's succeeding the only Director of Tennis the club has ever known — and she's spent a lifetime preparing for it.

  • Longboat Key
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Every part of the campus aims to heal children.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 19, 2019
All Star Children's Foundation aims to revolutionize child mental healthcare

Kiwanis Lawn Party benefits local foundation behind a state-of-the-art campus for foster children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 16, 2019
St. Mary patrons bring in the holiday spirit

The Longboat church hosted its annual Christmas Bazaar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 16, 2019
Longboat Library hosts author showcase

12 local authors had their books on display during a fun event Nov. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jessica Hays and Sidney Turner chat at the tent.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 14, 2019
Scramble for SPARCC raises money for local organization

The golf event brought in money for domestic and sexual violence survivors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 14

Michael Cohen caught this orange butterfly resting on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Troup and Keith O'Connor.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 14, 2019
Longboat Harbour residents gather for barbecue

Despite wind, many made it to the social event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 14, 2019
Fall Frolic serves up the return Longboat Key Club Tennis Association

Members mingled and caught up while also getting to know newcomers.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 11, 2019
Veterans honored by Longboat Rotary Club on Veterans Day

The club orchestrated a series of moving moments to recognize the sacrifice of American veterans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 11, 2019
LBKTW helps memorialize members

Longtime member Lucinda Hathaway passed away this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shelley Bartlett, Melissa Herring and Whitney Rivera.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 10, 2019
Longboat Key Firefighters Association raises over $20,000

The annual golf fundraiser brought in money for the benevolent fund.

  • Longboat Key
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Judy Ebrahim and Gail Hetler catch up.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 10, 2019
Christ Church waves hello to members once again

Food, friends and faith combine again on the Key.

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The twinkling tent for the party.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2019
Bacchus on the Beach celebrates ninth year

Attendees seemed reluctant to leave as the event wound down.

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Nancy Curtis snaps a photo of an owl while Jonathan Handee keeps an eye on the bird.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2019
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts appreciative event

The annual Chairman's Reception recognized everyone from past leaders to the newest members.

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Carol Fischbein, Jane Vorel, Andy Youngs and Clara McGonigle.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2019
St. Mary's kicks off the Christmas spirit

The Women's Guild Christmas Bazaar will kick off Christmas spirit on Longboat Key

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