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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 9, 2024
Congregations on Longboat Key plan to unite at annual interfaith service

When the community needs a beacon of light, religious congregations started an interfaith ministry to encourage bonding and help between Longboat congregants and residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • November 7, 2024
The family at the helm of Cannons Marina keep it strong after 68 years

In 1955, Michigan native Paul Miller traded his engineering career for the romance of Florida’s boating life and purchased Cannons Marina from Ernie Cannon. Today, under the leadership of David Miller and Lucile Capo-Miller, it’s a thoroughly modern boating enterprise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
    By
  • Marty Fugate, Su Byron
  • November 7, 2024
St. Armands Circle promises plenty to do for locals and tourists alike

Home to more than 120 shops, outdoor cafés, award-winning restaurants, spas and salons, St. Armands Circle offers 360 degrees of possibility.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robert Plunket
  • November 7, 2024
This Florida cottage brings the past into a modern take on beach living

The Mermaid Cottage, which dates to 1933 and is considered one of the very first homes built on the key, couples a charming past with a modern present.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 6, 2024
Snowbirds returning to a vastly different Longboat Key

Although Longboat was left in destruction after the two hurricanes, snowbirds are preparing to make the most of the season on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 6, 2024
The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel looks toward fall semester

This November, students can start the fall season with a relaxing new series that promotes holistic healing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 6, 2024
Longboat Key salons collaborate after hurricanes

David Gregory Salon opened its doors to Design 2000 Salon after it suffered great damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 5, 2024
Plymouth Harbor residents raise more than $300,000 to help its employees

After 68 employees applied for hurricane relief, residents pitched in to support them as a way to show their appreciation for everything they do.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 4, 2024
Christ Church of Longboat Key host annual food drive for hurricane relief

Longtime volunteers of Our Daily Bread were amazed at the amount of donations church members and Longboaters brought.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 3, 2024
Ed Chiles remains involved after the sale of his three iconic island eateries

Ed Chiles recently sold his popular Manatee County restaurants and has been spending some time outside the area: with family in Montana and on businesses in Tennessee — including cannabis bars. But his heart, and passion for sustainability, remains on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • October 30, 2024
Hurricane's fury can benefit wetlands, such as Myakka River State Park

It can play an important role in shaping healthy, albeit dramatically changed, ecosystems.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 30, 2024
Longboat Key small businesses seek public's help after losing everything

After hurricanes Helene and Milton affected them greatly, local businesses ask for help from the Longboat Key community to keep their businesses from closing down.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 30, 2024
Christmas Bazaar returns Nov. 9 to Longboat Key

The annual Christmas Bazaar will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary Star of the Sea for all Christmas shopping needs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 29, 2024
Consultants provides free advice to small businesses from the barrier islands

The Florida Small Business Development Center guided local businesses from Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and St. Armands Circle through disaster loan applications.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 28, 2024
Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks Manatee County to help service industry employees

Proceeds from the Nov. 15 concert will support service industry employees who have been displaced by the hurricanes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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