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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Residents make themselves at home in the Paradise Center's new activity room.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 20, 2020
Paradise Center welcomes Longboat Key residents to its new space

A successful open house drums up success for the expanded organization's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Planned for May 13-19, the Chamber is looking for people to join in on a seven-day/five night trip to “one of the most exciting cities in all of Europe.''
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat Chamber plans May tour of Paris

Tennis fans can add side trip to French Open qualifying.

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  • News
The salon's open house celebration stayed a party all day long.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 20, 2020
Design 2000 remains a place of community after 25 years

Loyal patrons flocked to the salon's celebration, whether they needed their hair done or not.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 19, 2020
Qol Quartet's concert a hit at Christ Church on Longboat Key

The group's second performance at Christ Church included a lively bunch of songs and acting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 19, 2020
Taste of St. Armands showcases the area's culinary talents

The food festival offered light bites, drinks and raffle prizes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 17, 2020
Seaplace residents enjoy cabaret show

Singer and show was a huge hit with residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 17, 2020
Temple Beth Israel Fashion Show strikes a good note with attendees

The annual show is a huge hit with the congregation and was at Michael's on East this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: January 16

Yilan Monroe captured an image of these seagulls in flight on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Gornto and Mary Jane Tolpa.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 15, 2020
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Women's Guild brings in 2020

The group got together for the first time this decade to gather supplies for babies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 15, 2020
Longboat Key Republicans Club holds first meeting of 2020

The event featured two speakers and brought friends together in the new year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town kiosk Information Station.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 14, 2020
Beneficial booth

The town now has a kiosk to help with basic responsibilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ronnie Shugar and Donda Mullis with their donation.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 13, 2020
Raw Sugar sweetens lives

The company, owned by a pair of Longboaters, donated products to local charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 13, 2020
New inductees step into Circus Ring of Fame

The 2020 Circus Ring of Fame class was inducted Jan. 12 on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 12, 2020
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament brings out Longboat Key's friendly competition

From Jan. 10-12, players vied for the top spots in the 20th annual tournament.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 10, 2020
Observer Challenge tennis tournament kicks off 20th year

Players and guests mingled at a celebration of the history of the tournament.

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