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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2018
Club Longboat banks bocce ball tournament

In early March, residents began weekly bocce ball tournaments followed by a cocktail hour.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2018
Longboat Key Chamber honors members

The Chamber welcomed its new chairman and recognized its member of the year on March 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 12, 2018
Beachplace swings into annual golf tournament

About 50 golfers tested their game at the Islandside Golf Course March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 12, 2018
St. Mary springs into fashion

The Women's Guild held its annual fashion show March 12 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 11, 2018
Captain Craig's Showboat Spectacular visits Longboat Key

About 200 people gathered at Longboat Island Chapel for an afternoon performance on March 11.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 11, 2018
St. Mary cheers to St. Patrick's Day

Church members gathered for a night of music, dancing and games March 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 9, 2018
Whitney Beach celebrates 50 years

Residents gathered for an anniversary party March 9 at the Whitney Beach Conservancy.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2018
Southeastern Guide Dogs supporters dine in dark

The event was held March 8 in the Harbourside Ballroom of the Longboat Key Club.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 7, 2018
Whitney Beach looks back on 50 years

In 1968, Gordon Whitney sold his Whitney Beach property to Paul Neal. Fifty years later, the community is thriving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Richard Gonzmart is nominated for "Outstanding Restaurateur." File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 7, 2018
Restaurant rewards

Richard Gonzmart of The Columbia Restaurant Group is nominated for "Outstanding Restaurateur."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riana Rawson flips pancakes at last year's breakfast.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 7, 2018
Breakfast of Champions

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's annual Pancake Breakfast will be held on March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pickleball players on both sides of a Bayfront Park tennis court enjoy their game on Thursday, March 1.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 7, 2018
New lines, nets expand pickleball options at Bayfront Park

Tennis court space can be used for both sports now.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2018
St. Armands residents gather for annual meeting

The St. Armands Residents Association hosted the annual dinner March 6 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2018
Lord's Warehouse walks the runway

The "Once is not Enuf!" Fashion Show took place at Longboat Island Chapel March 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 4, 2018
Garden Club blossoms at Home Tour

Five homes throughout Longboat Key were on display for the 42nd Annual Home Tour March 3.

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