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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Addison and Sophia Riesen share a common goal of protecting the environment and marine animals.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 22, 2019
Longboat sisters work in their own ways to protect the environment

Sophia and Addison Riesen protect the environment in different ways but share the same goal – protect marine animals and the environment.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 17, 2019
A walk in the park: Joan M. Durante Park

Walk with us through the Longboat Key's parks and other outdoor attractions.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 16

Robert Todd caught this image of a storm approaching Longboat Key from the Gulf of Mexico.

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Police Chief Pete Cumming, Katie Johns and Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi
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  • Katie Johns
  • May 16, 2019
Thanks for the memories, Longboat

Community editor Katie Johns reflects on her time with Longboat Observer before heading off to a new job in her hometown.

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Past President Carol Erker, current President Susan McGuire, incoming President Nancy Rozance and past President Jack Rozance courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 15, 2019
Rotarians united

Rotary Club of Longboat Key members attended a rotary conference in Cape Coral last weekend to learn about local and national efforts.

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  • Neighbors
Addison Riesen said she makes slime every other day. It takes her just two minutes to make a basic slime.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 15, 2019
Longboat kid has slime of her life with unique hobby

Addison Riesen spends her free time creating slime, a big trend among others her age.

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Emma Uihlein and Amelia Thomas at a 2018 Tidal Tykes camp at Mote.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 15, 2019
Stay cool with these local barrier island summer camps

From Lido Beach to City Island, there are plenty of spots that are offer camps all summer long.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 12, 2019
Euphemia Haye walks to end Type 1 Diabetes

On May 11, Ray and D'Arcy Arpke hosted the annual walk in honor of their daughter Kate.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 10, 2019
Longboat Key Club members become tacky tourists

Members celebrated the end of the season in the Harbourside Ballroom.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 9, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 9

Tahniya Smith enjoys a bit of sunshine through the clouds on Longboat.

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Pat Cooper and her daughter Jenny Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 8, 2019
Longboat moms share their favorite motherhood memories

In honor of Mother’s Day on May 12, these Longboat mothers and grandmothers are sharing the good, bad and messy of motherhood.

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  • Neighbors
Patty McBride, here with her dog Honey, says volunteering at Southeastern Guide Dogs keeps her active physically and mentally.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 8, 2019
Longboat resident helps furry friends in spare time

When Patty McBride retired, she wanted to stay busy, so she started volunteering with Southeastern Guide Dogs.

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Emma Moneuse graduated from Manatee High School last year. File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 8, 2019
Calling all 2019 grads!

Are you a soon-to-be-graduate? We want to hear from you.

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Bob and Judy Vigder
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 6, 2019
Friends of Allison Concert honors children gone too soon

On May 5, the annual Friends of Allison Concert was hosted at Temple Beth Israel.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 5, 2019
Rotary thanks Longboat first responders

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosted its third annual first responder recognition event on May 5.

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