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Longboat Key | Neighbors

“The Pit and The Passion: Murder at the Ghost Hotel follows a reporter and author as they try uncover the truth about a skeleton found in a deserted hotel.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 24, 2018
Spanish Main author keeps her readers guessing in 11th book

“The Pit and The Passion: Murder at the Ghost Hotel,” debuted on Jan. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 23, 2018
Documentary about Tom Sung gets Oscar nod

The film is nominated for “Best Documentary Feature."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jane Boehme takes a turn ringing the bell at the Kiwanis Club's holiday-season kettle drive for the Salvation Army.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 22, 2018
Longboat bell ringers tops again

Club raises more than $15,000.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 21, 2018
Longboat Harbour enjoys an Italian feast

More than 100 residents gathered for an evening of dinner and dance.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 20, 2018
Taste of St. Armands takes attendees on culinary adventure

The 8th annual Taste of St. Armands included bites from more than 19 local restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 18

Phyllis Bourgery captured this sunrise on Longboat Key.

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  • Neighbors
The nest deterrent will be removed after nesting season.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 19, 2018
FDOT gets serious in heading off osprey nests

New Pass Bridge was a popular nesting place for ospreys. No more.

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  • Neighbors
A still frame from Glass' video shows Longboat, Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • January 19, 2018
Watch: Visitor captures Longboat's beauty in video

Using a drone, Nicole Glass shot a bird's-eye perspective of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 17, 2018
Seaplace sings to cabaret night

About 100 residents gathered for a cabaret concert on Jan. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 17, 2018
Beachplace cheers to new season

About 100 residents gathered for a welcome back party on Jan. 17.

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  • Neighbors
The trio is hoping Viento Kitchn & Bar can become a go-to spot for locals.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 17, 2018
Zota's food and beverage team cooks up own flavor

The trio aims to make Viento Kitchen & Bar a culinary retreat.

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  • Neighbors
Warren Roberts, a retired professor, walks the beach every day.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 17, 2018
Warren Roberts walks through challenges

In 2013, Roberts was hit by a bus while riding his bike. Then, two years ago he had a stroke. Despite these setbacks, he continues to stay active.

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  • Neighbors
Susan Veshosky, Nancy Rozance, Carol Erker, Sydney Turner, Mike Purdum and Jack Rozance Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 17, 2018
Cleanup Crew

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key picked up 50 pounds of trash from Gulf of Mexico Drive over the weekend.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 17, 2018
Longboat Key Obituaries: Jan. 18, 2018

Dorothy Hale Johnson, Lawrence Paul Libertore, Sharon Lothes, Ida M. Mason, Gabrielle Miller and Shirley Peterson died.

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Lt. Alan Jenkins received the Officer of the Year Award and Tina Adams received the Chief's Award. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 17, 2018
Heroic rewards granted to Longboat firefighters

Lt. Alan Jenkins received the Officer of the Year Award; Dawn Dunkum was presented with the Firefighter of the Year award; and Tina Adams received the Chief’s Award.

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