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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 14, 2018
Longboat Republicans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller Karen Rushing spoke at the March Republican Club of Longboat Key meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 14, 2018
Go for the Cure swings into 20th anniversary

The Key Niners and the Women's 18-Hole golf associations held their annual event benefiting Breast Health Sarasota, Inc. on March 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 14, 2018
Happy Birthday, Betsy!

Betsy Stewart is turning 90 on March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dolores Engelke started making the stuffed bears while recuperating from back and hip surgery.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 14, 2018
Longboater stitches and stuffs happiness

In 2017, Dolores Engelke knitted and sent out 307 hand-made bears to various charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michele and Reese Bowen
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 14, 2018
You Observed: Bird Key takes in Westcoast Black Theater Troupe performance

On March 3, the Westcoast Black Theater Troupe brought their talents to the club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joann Goldwater and Kathye Stowell
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 13, 2018
Longboat Key Democrats discuss local and national happenings at monthly meeting

Dozens of LBK club members came together March 13 to talk plans for the month ahead

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2018
Club Longboat banks bocce ball tournament

In early March, residents began weekly bocce ball tournaments followed by a cocktail hour.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2018
Longboat Key Chamber honors members

The Chamber welcomed its new chairman and recognized its member of the year on March 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 12, 2018
Beachplace swings into annual golf tournament

About 50 golfers tested their game at the Islandside Golf Course March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 12, 2018
St. Mary springs into fashion

The Women's Guild held its annual fashion show March 12 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 11, 2018
Captain Craig's Showboat Spectacular visits Longboat Key

About 200 people gathered at Longboat Island Chapel for an afternoon performance on March 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 11, 2018
St. Mary cheers to St. Patrick's Day

Church members gathered for a night of music, dancing and games March 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 9, 2018
Whitney Beach celebrates 50 years

Residents gathered for an anniversary party March 9 at the Whitney Beach Conservancy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2018
Southeastern Guide Dogs supporters dine in dark

The event was held March 8 in the Harbourside Ballroom of the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 7, 2018
Whitney Beach looks back on 50 years

In 1968, Gordon Whitney sold his Whitney Beach property to Paul Neal. Fifty years later, the community is thriving.

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