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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Sarasota Yacht Club Executive Chef Bruce Bailey adds the finishing touches to his signature steak dish.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 30, 2025
Leaders at Sarasota Yacht Club share insight into 100 years of success

Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a menu at this club that has served the community for 100 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Ann Kiger and Helen Rogers from Sarasota help with the sea oat replanting at Katie Pierola Sunset Park. They were among the 300 volunteers from all over the region who helped plant 12,000 seedlings on July 26.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 29, 2025
Volunteers come from all over to help protect local shores

More than 400 signed up to help plant 12,000 sea oats on Anna Maria, giving the dunes both physical and regulatory protection.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtney Rossler, general manager of Lo' Key Island Grille, shares a laugh with Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key president and Lazy Lobster owner Michael Garey at the club's July social hour.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 29, 2025
Lo' Key Island Grille owner reflects with Kiwanians

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key held its monthly social at the north end restaurant, uniting Longboat restaurateurs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Members of the Longboat Key business community enjoyed an evening of connecting on July 23 at the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort. From left, Lisa Matile, Jen Braden, Julie Wilson, Charlie Murphy and Chris Fehr.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 28, 2025
St. Regis hosts chamber cocktail hour connection

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort recently celebrated its first anniversary of operating on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Turtle Watch group all walks together to learn more about turtles and their nesting habits.
    By
  • Carlin Gillen
  • July 28, 2025
Longboat Turtle Walk hosts final walk of the summer

Mote's trained volunteer monitors led Longboat Key Turtle Walk's final education turtle walk for the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At the latest project site on St. Armands Circle, Telfair Building Co. is bringing new life to an older building. Brothers CJ and Brendan Telfair run the company, tackling high-end commercial and residential projects. Their brother, Alexander Telfair, also started his own business, Telfair Chiropractic.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 23, 2025
Three brothers embrace entreprenuership

Inspired by their grandfather and father, these businessmen have started their own companies in chiropractics and construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bri Rivera and bandmates play at Café on St. Armands on July 17 for the first "Circle the Date" celebration of summer.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 22, 2025
Circle the Date kicks off summer shopping on St. Armands

Businesses on St. Armands Circle encourage patrons to enjoy a day of exploring with deals, treats and live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Judy Govalet, a member of Longboat Island Chapel's scholarship committee, joins students Samantha McLead, Kage Jones and Ty'Anna Ash in celebrating this year's awards.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 20, 2025
7 scholarship winners recognized at Longboat Island Chapel

All of this year's awardees are previous recipients who kept up with their volunteerism and studies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Island Chapel is set to be the new home for The Paradise Center, leaders announced on July 20.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 20, 2025
Longboat Island Chapel takes in The Paradise Center

After the community center found itself seeking new headquarters, the north-end church stepped in to offer space for its programs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Linda Berman, board member at Stillpoint Mission, fills her car with donated toilet paper from members of Longboat Island Chapel on July 15.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 18, 2025
Toilet paper drive at Longboat fills two cars

Longboat Island Chapel supported Stillpoint Mission's mission to serve those in need with a fundraiser focused on hygiene products.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Angelica Collado, Fernanda Collado, Brigette Kubin and Patricia Collado showcase some of the knitted and crocheted pieces the three sisters hand crafted for Three Island Monkeys.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 17, 2025
Longboat boutique features crafts by sister trio

From sweaters to doll clothes, the Collado sisters are sharing their love of knitted works through Three Island Monkeys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Killdeer are dedicated parents known for their 'broken-wing' display, feigning injury to lure intruders away from their chicks or nest.
  • By Miri Hardy
  • July 15, 2025
New life thrives in Myakka’s habitat restoration zone

Plants and animals continue to respond favorably to re-created floodplain marshes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Finley enjoys some extra attention from Sea Glass Lane owner Manon Giguere as they oversee the boutique's moving sale.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 15, 2025
Fire-damaged St. Armands boutique looks forward to relocation

Sea Glass Lane is closing its temporary location on St. Armands Circle while awaiting the reopening of its main location.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cantorial sololist Kei Sulhi hands out challah to start the celebration of the Shabbat.
    By
  • Carlin Gillen
  • July 14, 2025
Temple Beth Israel holds Shabbat ... with a twist

The temple's midsummer Shabbat barbecue brought together community and good food.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lottie, the four-year-old miniature poodle, rides to victory in a toy car with Magnolia and Goldie Lowry in the "Most Creative" category of the virtual Hot Diggity Dog contest organized by the Rotary Club of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 12, 2025
Rotarians award virtual winners of Longboat's Hot Diggity Dog contest

Winners from this year's canine costume contest collected their prizes at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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The southern end of Longboat Key feature many mid-rise condo buildings including the Beaches of Longboat Key (right, built in 1984), Regent Place of Longboat Key (middle two buildings, built in 1995) and Longboat Key Towers (left two buildings, built in 1970).
  • April 1, 2026
Inspections show LBK condo buildings in sound shape but come at a cost
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Garden Club President Melanie Dale helps lead efforts to beautify and support the Longboat Key community. Butterflies visit flowering plants cultivated to support pollinators, reflecting the club's focus on sustainable, Florida-friendly landscapes.
  • April 1, 2026
Longboat Garden Club's efforts help beautify and nurture a community
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Harry's Continental Kitchens has been a local favorite for decades.
  • April 1, 2026
A staple of Longboat Key for over 40 years, Harry's Continental Kitchens keeps it fresh
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The home at 590 Birdie Lane sold for $5.5 million. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,297 square feet of living area.
  • April 1, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for March 16-20 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key
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Artist Darina Bratkova, originally from Ukraine, is the creator of thought-provoking, water-based scenes that many visitors to St. Armands Circle first view when coming to the business hub. She shared how she got her start as an artist and her hopes for educating others in the future.
  • April 1, 2026
St. Armands artist shares insight into thought-provoking art

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