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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2018
Twin Shores and Gulfshore parade for St. Patrick's Day

The two communities hosted their 42nd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2018
Lynches pours pints for St. Patrick's Day

The St. Armands Circle pub's celebration continues until midnight on March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Larson and Kiwanis Club President Steve Branham
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2018
Kiwanis Club stacks up pancake breakfast

The Longboat Key Club held its annual Pancake Breakfast March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 15, 2018
Israel Tennis Centers showcases talent, mission

Four athletes and their coaches traveled from Israel to the United States to highlight Israel Tennis Centers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 15

Robert Todd photographed this flock of white ibises in Longboat Village.

  • 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.

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