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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Gerich uses scenery around her as inspiration for her contemporary work.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2019
Longboater paints contemporary twist on local scenes

Lila Gerich moved to Longboat Key 15 years ago to enjoy the area, but in turn, she's gotten plenty of inspiration for her artwork.

  • Longboat Key
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Steve Bierman Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2019
Happy retirement, Steve!

On Sunday, April 7, Club Longboat Association Manager Steve Bierman retired.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Officer Marilyn Bettencourt, Monsignor Gerry Finegan, officers Sue DiNatale, Paul Sharp and JoAnn Sifuentes
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 9, 2019
St. Mary Women's Guild appoints new officers

Additionally, Anne-Marie Russell, executive director of the Sarasota Museum of Art, spoke to the group at the April 9 meeting.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 9, 2019
Key Niners celebrate season

While rain kept the Longboat women's golf group from the course, it didn't keep away the smiles.

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Men's Club members David Endean, Rick Stauffer, Lenny DiStefano and Chuck Sobieck with Marisa Gerlach of Southeastern Guide Dogs with Astro
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 9, 2019
St. Mary Men's Club lends veterans helping paw

The club has raised enough money to provide at least one scholarship to a veteran guide dog at Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The workshops will educate attendees on safe lighting during sea turtle nesting season, which begins May 1. File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 9, 2019
Longboat Key to host two turtle nesting workshops

On April 24 and 25, the Sea Turtle Conservancy will visit Longboat Key to present on the best lighting practices during sea turtle nesting season.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 8, 2019
Rotary against red tide

Local rotary clubs donated $25,000 to The Science and Environment Council for the red tide impact study

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 8, 2019
Longboat Island Chapel showcases members

Following the worship service on April 7, some members showed off their hobbies and collections.

  • Longboat Key
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Nearly 200 sailors competed in Sailfest on April 6 and 7.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 7, 2019
Junior Olympic event sails into Sarasota

Over the weekend, 190 sailors competed in the 32nd annual Sailfest hosted by Sarasota Youth Sailing.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 7, 2019
Lido Beach gets artsy

On April 6 and 7, the 4th annual Lido Beach Spring Fine Art Festival brought color and pizazz to the pavilion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 5, 2019
Longboat Island Chapel plays games for a cause

On April 5, the chapel hosted a fundraiser for Feeding Empty Little Tummies.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 5, 2019
Christ Church celebrates end of season

On April 5, 75 church members gathered for a snowbird farewell at Cedars East.

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Bob and Carol Erker and the Rev. David Marshall
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 4, 2019
All Angels sends off snowbirds

On April 4, 75 church members gathered at Bay Isles Beach Club for a farewell dinner.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 4, 2019
Longboat Chamber networks downtown

The Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly networking luncheon April 4 at Amore.

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Tim Ortman and Library Foundation President Isabel Norton
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 3, 2019
Library foundation hosts an evening with Tim Ortman

More than 50 people attending the book signing and talk with Tim Ortman in the Harbourside Ballroom.

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