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Longboat Key | Neighbors

At the Women's Golf Association season farewell on April 28 at the Longboat Key Club, players enjoyed perfect golfing conditions. Pictured, Brenda Baril, Donna Newton, Jennifer Cahill, Regina Repenning, Michelle Swartz, Katie Moulton, Louise Berg and Joyce Welch.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 5, 2026
Women's Golf Association scrambles to close out season

Clear skies led to great plays by players with the Women's Golf Association at their end-of-season gathering.

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  • Neighbors
Samantha Esposito celebrates her graduation with grandparents Mabel and Anthony.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 4, 2026
Help celebrate new grads

Send information about graduates living on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands or Bird keys who deserve celebration this season.

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At his first time participating in Corevettes on the Circle, newcomer Bob Hanstra took home the award for Best in Show. Car enthusiasts brought 150 Corvettes of all sorts of years, models and colors for the May 2 car show on St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 4, 2026
Corvettes on the Circle welcomes 150 vehicles to showcase

The annual exhibition of new and classic cars supports honor flights for veterans in Southwest Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboaters met some of the current residents at the Humane Society of Longboat Key headquarters for the latest Off the Clock social on April 29, including Light. Light is a member of the "Hidden Gem Club" and promises to light up a room for his future adoptive family.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 1, 2026
Chamber members see behind the scenes at Humane Society social

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce brought its latest Off the Clock social to the Humane Society of Sarasota County headquarters.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi explains how robust community education contributes to the island's success in responding to cardiac distress calls. He touched on response times, disaster response and more at the April 30 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 30, 2026
Fire chief explains Longboat's high cardiac rescue success rates

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi spoke about how vital it is for community members to learn CPR and be ready to act.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Volunteer Linda Gass helped organize a Beachplace fundraiser for All Faiths Food Bank, which included a golf tournament and tabletop games.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 29, 2026
Beachplace hosts food bank fundraiser

Golfers and friends made a $7,056 contribution to All Faiths Food Bank to support its campaign combating summer hunger.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Outgoing board members for the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women's Guild passed the torch to new leaders at the April 14 installation service. The outgoing board includes President Kay Kochenderfer, Vice President Lyn Kennelly, Treasurer Marilyn Davol, Recording Secretary Susan Gilmore Clarke and Corresponding Secretary Mary del Pup. The new board is President Barb Sikora, Vice President Mary McGinn, Treasurer Susan Hartrick, Recording Secretary Carol Basi and Corresponding Secretary Paula Sharp.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 29, 2026
Longboat Women's Guild welcomes new board

The St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women's Guild saw a complete turnover of board members, who recently had their official installation Mass.

  • Longboat Key
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Jodene Moneuse shares a smile with Longboat Key Police Sergeant Lee Smith while Hagan Lyssy looks on at the first "Cops, Cars & Coffee" social event on April 25 at Whitney Plaza.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 28, 2026
Officers, community connect over coffee at new social event

As part of its latest outreach efforts, the Longboat Key Police Department invited residents to bring and chat about their interesting rides for a "Cops, Cars and Coffee" themed meetup.

  • Longboat Key
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Swan parents Donald and Lydia shepherd their six cygnets, pictured only about 72 hours after hatching.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 28, 2026
Swan's cygnets hatch on Longboat Key

Caretakers are closely monitoring the days-old hatchlings and proud parents.

  • Longboat Key
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Surrounded by members of the Leadership Sarasota Class of 2026, staff from Save Our Seabirds and a cloud of confetti, Lisa Charles cuts the ribbon at the unveiling of an updated outdoor space at the bird sanctuary.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 27, 2026
Leadership Sarasota spruces up Save Our Seabirds space

With the sponsorship and hands-on work of local leaders, the bird sanctuary has a new look for its outdoor education center and landscaping.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Phillips, board chair of the Longboat Key Foundation and a Longboat Key Garden Club member, contemplatively peers through a clue-finding magnifying glass at the murder mystery-themed Dinner and a Movie fundraiser on April 24 at Bayfront Park. The event closed out this year's Arts in April programming.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 27, 2026
Arts in April closes out with mystery movie night

The popular Dinner and a Movie night included live music, an auctioneer and a Daniel Craig flick.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Artist Cheryl Moody, who participated in Artists in the Garden earlier this month, joins the local creators showcasing their work at the 10th annual artists' reception and exhibition at Longboat's Town Hall on April 23. The display of works by the featured artists will be up and open for purchases until June.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 27, 2026
Town celebrates 10th year of spotlighting local artists

This marks the 10th year the town of Longboat Key has held an artists' reception and exhibition at town hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Library is currently seeking book donations, particularly in fiction published within the last 10 years.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 25, 2026
Longboat library seeks book donations

Drop off your past reads and find new ones at the community library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The local chapter of the National League of American Pen Women Inc. awarded the 2026 winners of the Launching Leaders in the Arts program at an April 15 luncheon at the Prestancia Country Club.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 21, 2026
Pen Women awards Launching Leaders winners

The local chapter of Pen Women recognized this year's scholarship winners on April 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At least 60 community members of all faiths joined in a clean-up of the island on April 18, celebrating the anniversary of Paul Revere's famed ride. Volunteers collected approximately 140 pounds of trash before coming back together for a breakfast and morning service hosted by Temple Beth Israel.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 21, 2026
Togetherness at heart of Faith 250 community cleanup

Community members with all of Longboat Key's religious organizations united for an interfaith roadside cleanup, breakfast and morning service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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