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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Harry and Lynn Christensen happened upon Longboat Key while visiting a friend in Sarasota. They were on their way to Naples but never made it there.
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  • Katie Johns
  • February 6, 2019
Christensens reflect on 40 years of Harry's Continental Kitchens

In February 1979, Harry's Continental Kitchens started its takeout business. Forty years later, that service has expanded to including a deli, bakery and restaurant.

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Event organizers Lynn Burton and Nancy Cohen with event chairwoman Sylvia Pastor
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  • Katie Johns
  • February 4, 2019
Temple Beth Israel fashion show celebrates natural looks

The fashion show was held Feb. 4 at Michael's On East.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 3, 2019
Longboat Island Chapel kicks off Super Bowl Sunday

Following their Sunday morning service, chapel members gathered for lunch Feb. 3.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 2, 2019
Bird Key celebrates Lunar New Year

More than 100 club members gathered for cocktails, dinner and watched a traditional lion dance on Feb. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 2, 2019
Longboat Library showcases work of local artists, authors

The second annual Art and Authors Festival took place on Feb. 2.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 31

Diane McVicker captured this cloud formation rolling over Longboat Key near the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

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Marilyn and Irv Naiditch file photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 30, 2019
Irv Naiditch left legacy of hard work, giving back

Naiditch, 91, died Jan. 13.

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Bob Williams, Zachary Gray, John Roble Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 30, 2019
Bird Key offers a helping hand

Bird Key Yacht Club members donated a $6,000 Publix gift card to be distributed amongst the Sun Coast Chief Petty Officer Association.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paul Jaffe will perform live music throughout the event.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 30, 2019
Longboat Library to host Art and Authors Festival

The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. on Feb. 2 at the Longboat Library.

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Mary is one of the many Pines residents that Cook and Cydnie visit each week.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 30, 2019
Cocker spaniel and owner make a volunteering team

Janice Cook and Cydnie make their weekly visits to the Pines count with a healthy helping of kindness and attention.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 29, 2019
Lido Key Residents Association hosts Save the Beach Soiree

The event drew around 125 people to The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club Jan. 29.

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April Davis and Luisa Velasquez
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 26, 2019
St. Armands Circle gets artsy

Artists from around the country displayed their work on St. Armands Circle Jan. 26 for the first day of the Winter Art Festival.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 24, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 24

Tina Mulligan caught this sunset from Longboat Key.

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Patty Dunham and Bennie Dods
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 24, 2019
Christ Church hosts first dinner of the season

Deborah Walk spoke about the history of the Ringling Family and their Sarasota legacy during the Jan. 23 dinner.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 23, 2019
Taste of the Keys blooms into 8th year

The Longboat Key Garden Club's annual fashion show featured clothes from Michael's on the Boulevard and Men's Wearhouse.

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