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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.

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

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

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  • 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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  • Neighbors
Richard Gonzmart is nominated for "Outstanding Restaurateur." File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 7, 2018
Restaurant rewards

Richard Gonzmart of The Columbia Restaurant Group is nominated for "Outstanding Restaurateur."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riana Rawson flips pancakes at last year's breakfast.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 7, 2018
Breakfast of Champions

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's annual Pancake Breakfast will be held on March 17.

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  • Neighbors
Pickleball players on both sides of a Bayfront Park tennis court enjoy their game on Thursday, March 1.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 7, 2018
New lines, nets expand pickleball options at Bayfront Park

Tennis court space can be used for both sports now.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2018
St. Armands residents gather for annual meeting

The St. Armands Residents Association hosted the annual dinner March 6 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2018
Lord's Warehouse walks the runway

The "Once is not Enuf!" Fashion Show took place at Longboat Island Chapel March 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 4, 2018
Garden Club blossoms at Home Tour

Five homes throughout Longboat Key were on display for the 42nd Annual Home Tour March 3.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 3, 2018
Longboat showcases town offerings at open house

Longboat Key departments including fire rescue and public works were on site to talk with residents and visitors.

  • Longboat Key
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Cheryl and McCord Fraser and Barbara and Tim Liggett
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 2, 2018
Christ Church kicks off enrichment weekend

The Rev. Andrew Purves will present throughout the weekend.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 2, 2018
Customers rummage for riches at St. Mary's annual sale

The sale continues at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, March 3, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Longboaters name that tune

About 130 Longboat Key Club members gathered for a game of "Name That Tune" Feb. 28.

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