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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Owner Michele Knuese said some of Florida Vacation Connections clients have been with them for more than 20 years.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 11, 2018
To another 24 and more

Florida Vacation Connection has been a Longboat Key business for 24 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Tamez, Liz Yerkes and Ellen Cross of Longboat Massage File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 11, 2018
Relaxation Station

The masseuses of Longboat Massage will be offering free massages to the bicyclists of Tour de Pink this Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2018
Key Niners say ciao to golf season

The ladies played a final round of golf and celebrated with lunch April 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2018
Longboat Key democrats gather for final season meeting

On April 10, about 100 members and guests gathered to hear from upcoming candidates and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 8, 2018
Garden Club enjoys Dinner and a Movie

The event was held at Bayfront Park on April 8 to benefit the club's grants and scholarship fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 8, 2018
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church celebrates 50 years

Following a special worship service, congregants gathered in the fellowship hall for an anniversary lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 7, 2018
Longboat Key Club brews night of blues

Club members enjoyed local craft beers, a bourbon bar and barbecue dishes along with live music April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 7, 2018
Run for the Turtles races into 32nd year

The annual event had more than 1,000 participants on April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 5, 2018
Save Our Seabirds supporters flock for Sunset Soiree

The 7th annual fundraiser took place April 5 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 5

Brian Wamback captured the waves crashing on a windy day on the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Co-owners Colleen Collandra andJeff Daly stand with employees on April 1, 2018.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 4, 2018
Cheers to four years

Longbeach Cafe opened on April 2, 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Greg Hebert of Wildlife Inc, and David Novak with Clark Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 4, 2018
Match made in Harbourside heaven

Clark and Greta, Longboat Key's newest mating pair, are settling into their new home on the Harbourside Golf Course after testing David Novak and other volunteers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alahna Smith (left) and Isabelle Cooke (right) have fun finding the hidden eggs. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 4, 2018
Easter Eggstravaganza

Longboat Island Chapel held an Easter sunrise service and egg hunt on April 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 1, 2018
The Resort at Longboat Key Club springs into Easter

The club held its annual Easter celebration on April 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 1, 2018
Casa Del Mar hatches Easter egg hunt

For the 35th year, kids dashed around Casa Del Mar Beach Resort searching for Easter eggs and candy.

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