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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 17, 2020
Christ Church organist Jeremy Silverman delights members and guests

Silverman played an extended concert for the Longboat Key church's members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 16, 2020
Scallopalooza, It's Clamtastic! sees largest-ever crowd

The Sarasota Bay Watch's premier fundraiser saw a huge boost from a bigger venue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 16, 2020
Garden Club of Longboat Key celebrates Love on the Beach

Love was in full bloom between couples and friends at the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 13, 2020
St. Mary's guilds show love for Father Gerry

Gerry Finegan died Feb. 3

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jane Vargas and Arlene Skversky
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 13, 2020
Voter registration booth here to help

Volunteers are here to answer all your questions about how and where to vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Laina Moran addresses the crowd.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 13, 2020
Republicans Club of Longboat Key meets for February

The topics covered included sand, the 2020 election and law enforcement

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 13

Pamela Kemper captured an image of a glorious sunset overlooking Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 10, 2020
All Angels by the Sea gathers parishioners for annual meeting

The members discussed the past and future over brunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ginger Merman at her easel with finished artwork. Photo courtesy of Susan Goodfriend.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 10, 2020
You Observed: Tangerine Bay Club Artisan happy hour

Artists from the Tangerine Bay community had the opportunity to show off their talents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 10, 2020
Love on Longboat Key: Finding the most romantic spots on the island

The island paradise offers no shortage of romantic opportunities, from traffic jams to bicycle mishaps-in-waiting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2020
Temple Beth Israel honors community leadership

Dozens of members gathered for dinner and camaraderie.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2020
Hope Seeds at Christ Church feeds families worldwide

Christ Church of Longboat Key often partners with the non-profit to send seeds around the globe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 7, 2020
Dream Weaver Collection celebrates 30 years in Sarasota

On St. Armands Circle, Dream Weaver draws in customers with its artful pieces.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 6, 2020
Longboat Key Democratic Club discusses media

News organizations and the changing digital landscape took the forefront at the February meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Bay Watch will be releasing a million clams into the bay in 2020.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 3, 2020
Sarasota Bay Watch gears up for a clamtastic Scallopalooza

At the event's 10th anniversary, more of the community than ever is getting involved.

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