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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Katie Johns
  • March 11, 2019
St. Mary dreams up spring fashion show

On March 11, more than 200 people gathered in the Harbourside Ballroom for the "Daffodils & Dreams" fashion show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2019
Longboat Harbour presents the best of Broadway

Bob Geraci and Jan Ortmann performed Broadway hits for residents March 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 7

Paul Meese photographed these sea gulls, terns and friends gathering at the south end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Easton Nock with Bradenton police officers Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2019
Best birthday surprise ever

Easton Nock was visited by some of his heroes during his fourth birthday party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tina Dyott and Suzette Bingham are a mother-daughter duo who volunteer. Dyott lives out of state but makes time to volunteer for the two months she's in town.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2019
St. Armands group quilts for good cause

Every Monday, a group of volunteers sews quilts for Lutheran World Relief. In 2018, they made 220.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Rev. David, Elijah, Ethan and Christi Marshall. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2019
All Angels welcomes new priest

The Rev. David Marshall began his post on March 5. His first service will be on Sunday, March 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2019
Master of the arts

Longboater Andy Maass served as the juror during the 49th Gasparilla Festival of the Arts in Tampa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 5, 2019
Lido residents party for Mardi Gras

A buffet dinner was hosted on March 5 to benefit Lido Beach nourishment.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 5, 2019
Longboat tennis pros ace friendly competition

Four Longboat Key tennis pros battled it out March 5 during a fundraiser at the Longboat Key Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 5, 2019
Lord's Warehouse models reusable fashions

The sold-out event brought 200 people to Longboat Island Chapel on March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 2, 2019
Bird Key Yacht Club celebrates Mardi Gras

About 100 club members gathered March 2 for a colorful celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 2, 2019
Garden Club offers peek at Longboat living

The 43rd Annual Garden Club Home Tour took place on Saturday, March 2 and showcased seven homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rummage sale organizers Ingrid Wisniewski and Penny Koerner
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 1, 2019
Treasures found at annual St. Mary Rummage Sale

The sale kicked off at noon on Friday, March 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2019
St. Mary putts through annual golf tournament

About 150 golfers played the Harbourside Course Feb. 28 for the St. Mary Men's Club annual golf tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 28, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 28

Kevin French photographed these juvenile bald eagles on North Lido Key.

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