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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 12, 2020
Longboat church cancels services

Christ Church of Longboat Key directs members to watch live streaming version until further notice.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 12

Michael Cohen captured this hungry squirrel at South Lido’s Ted Sperling Park.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 11, 2020
Beachplace holds golf tournament, raises funds for Save Our Seabirds

The post-tournament auction and raffle acted as a fundraiser for the first time, with all proceeds going to Save Our Seabirds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Rev. Dave Marshall
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 11, 2020
Champions!

A YMCA team sponsored by All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church recently completed an undefeated season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 11, 2020
Pros at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center battle it out

The annual doubles exhibition served as a fundraiser for the center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 9, 2020
Sarasota Bay Watch clean up Sister Keys

The cleanup was mainly for invasive species on the small island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 9, 2020
Cedars tennis community honors longtime leader

At the annual wooden racquet tournament, a leader's life was celebrated.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 9, 2020
Longboat Harbourettes present 2020 fashion show

The women of Longboat Harbour teamed up with Chico's to bring fashion to the condo association.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 9, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce joins for networking lunch

Attendees met other local businesspeople and shared their purpose.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 6, 2020
Royal Rummage early bird sale a massive shopping day on Longboat Key

The St. Mary, Star of the Sea event brought hundreds to the church to shop bargains for a good cause.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • 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
  • Neighbors
    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.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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.

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  • 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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