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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 3, 2018
Longboat showcases town offerings at open house

Longboat Key departments including fire rescue and public works were on site to talk with residents and visitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cheryl and McCord Fraser and Barbara and Tim Liggett
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 2, 2018
Christ Church kicks off enrichment weekend

The Rev. Andrew Purves will present throughout the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 2, 2018
Customers rummage for riches at St. Mary's annual sale

The sale continues at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, March 3, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Longboaters name that tune

About 130 Longboat Key Club members gathered for a game of "Name That Tune" Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Twin Shores residents celebrate 20 years of ownership

On Feb. 28, about 90 residents gathered to celebrate the anniversary of the owners buying the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Longboat Harbour travels to 'Paris' in style

About 100 residents gathered for an afternoon of food, fashion and fun Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Lido Key resident keeps local bee population buzzin'

Beekeeper Tom Mawn works on six local apiaries, which help relocate bees to yards around the region where they’re wanted.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Clothing was a big part of the sale last year.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Royal Rummage Sale returns to St. Mary

The early bird sale kicks off at noon on Friday, March 2 and continues at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 3 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Resort at Longboat Key Club directors accept the certification on Feb. 22.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Going Blue

The resort is the first to become a certified Blue Community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy and Jack Rozance plant two trees in New Zealand.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Planting protection

Jack and Nancy Rozance took time out of their vacation to help an endangered species.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 27, 2018
Longboat Key tennis pros battle it out

Pros from the Longboat Key Public Tennis and the Longboat Key Club competed against each other Feb. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Leslie Williams, incoming Commodore Bob Williams, Sue Wilson and outgoing Commodore Charlie Wilson
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 25, 2018
Bird Key Yacht Club changes watch

The club welcomed a new board of officers and thanked the outgoing one Feb. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 24, 2018
Longboat Harbour twists at sock hop

About 80 residents gathered for a 50s-themed evening of dancing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 22

Terri Marcoux photographed sea oats along the Broadway Street beach access on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 22, 2018
St. Mary swings into golf tournament

The Men's Club hosted its annual golf tournament Feb. 22 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club.

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