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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Kelera Turaga, a dancer with GRAE Productions, performs at sunset for The Ritz-Carlton's reopening celebrations for the Lido Key Tiki Bar on June 20. After a year-and-a-half rebuilding process, the beachside bar is now open to the public.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 27, 2026
Lido Key residents and visitors rejoice a Tiki bar's return

After a year and a half of planning and rebuilding, The Ritz-Carlton unveiled the new Lido Key Tiki Bar at a sunset celebration.

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Arlene Merriman
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2026
Voices of America: What do you think you have in common with someone living in this country 250 years ago?

In our series of questions for Americans in honor of the country's 250th birthday, we explore how we compare to those before us.

  • Spirit of America
Ellen Waugneux, Heather Rippy and Stephanie Troxler at the first Summer Night Out of the summer season.
    By
  • Carlin Gillen
  • June 26, 2026
Longboaters meet to sip and shop during summertime event

Summer Night Out at Whitney Plaza is back again and this time with something new.

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  • Neighbors
MJ Price
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2026
Voices of America: How do you reflect your patriotism?

In our series of questions for Americans in honor of our country's 250th birthday, we explore the idea of modern-day patriotism.

  • Spirit of America
Commodore Saul Landesberg assumed his new leadership role with the Bird Key Yacht Club at the passing of the gavel on June 20 at Art Ovation Hotel.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 25, 2026
Bird Key Yacht Club leadership looks forward to clubhouse completion

With the completion of construction for the new Bird Key Yacht Club headquarters on the horizon, the new commodore looks forward to a new chapter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Schey is a Marine Corps veteran and a board member for the Folds of Honor Southwest Florida and Chicago chapters (with his wife, Connie Schey).
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2026
Voices of America: What is a patriot today?

In our series of questions for Americans in honor of the country's 250th birthday, we explore the idea of modern-day patriotism.

  • Spirit of America
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Past President Michael Garey said he heard of the Miracle League of Manasota when his daughter, Amelia, volunteered as a buddy to the athletes. Garey suggested the 501(c)(3) as the club's new charitable partner, which board members recently accepted.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 22, 2026
Accessible baseball league benefits from Kiwanis pancake breakfast funds

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key named the Miracle League of Manasota as its new nonprofit partner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Palmetto community leaders showed up strong at Longboat Island Chapel's latest charity drive to support Mt. Carmel Resource Center on June 16. From left, Deputy Ken Jewett, Sgt. Joy Jewett, Chief of Police Scott Tyler, City of Palmetto Mayor Daniel West, Shirley Pearson, executive director of Strength in Action, Inc., Rev. Brock Patterson, Pearson's sister Laura Wallace, and Town of Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 20, 2026
From food to furniture, chapel's programs continue to make an impact

Longboat Island Chapel is accepting men's clothing for its Father's Day-themed collection for Palmetto's Mt. Carmel Resource Center.

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  • Neighbors
Attendees were impressed by the fireworks across Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2026
Fourth of July 2026 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From parades to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

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The town of Longboat Key has installed new signage at beach access points on the island.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 18, 2026
Informational signs posted on Longboat beaches

The town of Longboat Key is ensuring beachgoers are aware of the rules before hitting the sand.

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  • Neighbors
Class participant Michael Hartman begins to put on the AED pads to the CPR mannequin.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 18, 2026
Learn a life-saving skill this summer

The next scheduled CPR and AED training workshop date is set for July 8 at Longboat Key Fire Rescue's Station 91.

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  • Neighbors
Waves of red, white and blue flooded Bay Isles Road for the 2024 Freedom Fest parade. While the patriotic display was impressive, organizers of the upcoming Fourth of July festivities believe the activities planned for this special 250th edition will be bigger and better than ever.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 17, 2026
Get ready for a special edition of Longboat's 'shortest parade in America'

For the country's 250th birthday, Longboat Key is adding some memorable touches to its Fourth of July celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Rotary Club of Longboat Key President Jan Wallace congratulates current President Terri Driver, who made club history in accepting the role two years in a row at the June 11 cerermony.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 15, 2026
Longboat Rotarians reflect on community impact at annual gathering

Rotary Club of Longboat Key President Terri Driver accepted the role for a second consecutive term, a first in the club's history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
More than 40 residents attended Christ Church of Longboat Key's first summer lunch meetup at Pork Belly's Eatery & Catering Co., a new high turnout for the event.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 15, 2026
Longboaters catch up while supporting local eateries

Members of the Christ Church community turned out in the highest numbers yet for their summer lunch meetups.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The dozen volunteers assisting the Manasota Track and Field summer cleanup on June 13 collected an estimated 75 pounds of trash from along the roadway near Longboat Key Little Beach in only an hour.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 15, 2026
Volunteers step into summer with fun run and cleanup

Volunteers with the Manasota Track Club picked up an estimated 75 pounds of trash near Longboat Key Little Beach at their summer cleanup.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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Jonathan Hande, senior avian hospital technician with Save Our Seabirds, demonstrates how NOT to hold a brown pelican when bringing it in for assessment at the bird rescue organization. Anyone handling an injured pelican should keep an ideally gloved finger between the bird's beak to keep the bird restrained without inhibiting its ability to breathe.
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Lucy Clark and Carlin and Ellie Mackintosh, granddaughters of Longboat Key artist May Lou Johnson, help release the first of 250 butterflies at Freedom Fest. The Fourth of July festivities also included a parade, canine costume contest, rededication of Bicentennial Park and family activities.
  • July 4, 2026
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The 1,475 square foot Udermann house has been partially raised using about 50 hydraulic jacks in The Village in Longboat Key. It currently sits 4 and a half feet up and will eventually be raised to 12 feet.
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