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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Gus waits for a birthday treat with his friends Lilly, Louie, Taffy, and Lido. Photo courtesy of Denise Creedon.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 16, 2018
Happy birthday, Gus!

The Country Club Shores dog celebrated with his furry friends and plenty of treats.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 15, 2018
St. Armands Circle Association gets down to business

About 70 association members gathered for a meeting and award ceremony on May 15 in the Harbourside Ballroom of The Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amy Anthofer and Nurse of the Year Charlene Chirillo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 11, 2018
The Resort at Longboat Key Club thanks nurses

To finish off National Nurses Week, the Resort honored area nurses with lunch on May 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 9, 2018
Robert Ruff swings into 90th birthday

About 40 tennis friends gathered May 9 to celebrate Robert Ruff at The Resort at Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 9, 2018
Turtle Tracks

Turtle nesting season on Longboat Key has begun.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gratehouse calls the 50s the new 30s and said it's never too late to reinvent yourself. Photo courtesy of Mary Gratehouse and Jason Gentile
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 9, 2018
Mary Gratehouse wins Ms. Florida International title

As Ms. Florida International, Longboat Key's Mary Gratehouse will now spend the next year traveling as an ambassador for Easterseals.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 7, 2018
Longboat Rotary Club throws second annual celebration for first responders

Firefighters, police officers and their families enjoyed a picnic and beach day at Bay Isles Beach Club presented by the Rotary Club of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 7, 2018
Corvettes on the Circle revs up St. Armands

Corvette owners showed off their rides at St. Armands Circle for the 22nd annual Corvettes on the Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 5, 2018
Temple Beth Israel hosts last Shabbat dinner of the season

Temple Beth Israel congregants enjoyed a Cinco de Mayo-themed meal for its last Shabbat dinner for several months due to the end of season on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 5, 2018
Longboat Key Turtle Watch celebrates the start of tortuga season

Cinco de Mayo came early for Longboat Key Turtle Watch supporters and volunteers who attended the organization’s May 4 fundraiser, Fiesta de las Tortugas, at Cedars East Tennis Resort and Club on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 3, 2018
Longboat Key chamber rings in 60th anniversary

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members and guests gathered at Cannons Marina May 3 for a 60th anniversary celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jamison Urch, Chief Paul Dezzi and Chase Bullock
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 2, 2018
Longboat Key firefighters earn their badges

On May 2, two firefighters were pinned with their badges following a year of extensive training.

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  • News
Herb Field and Chamber secretary and founding member Helen Holt pose in front of a Chamber sign. File photo.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 2, 2018
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrates 60 years

The charter for the Chamber was signed on May 19, 1958.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File/courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 2, 2018
Calling all 2018 graduates

The Longboat Observer is looking to spotlight 2018 high school and college graduates.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photos courtesy of Carol Erker
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 2, 2018
Planting Awareness

Together with the Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department, the Rotary Club of Longboat Key planted two trees in honor of Arbor Day.

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  • Neighbors
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