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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Jack and Samantha Sargent with Mercedes
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 4, 2017
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church blesses pets

Dogs, cats and even a bunny were blessed on Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
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Sally Rauch and Andy Sawyer
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 3, 2017
Christ Church congregants reunite

Members gathered on Nov. 3 at Cedars Tennis Resort & Club.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 3, 2017
Temple Beth Israel gathers for Shabbat dinner

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming and Deputy Chief Frank Rubino spoke to temple members.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 2

Niki Muller photographed this sailboat on the bay off the north end of Longboat Key at sunset.

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  • Neighbors
Cheryl Loeffler, Teri Hansen and Scott and Candy Greer at last year's event.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 1, 2017
Bacchus on the Beach returns with perfect pairing

Food and wine enthusiasts are in for a treat on Nov. 9 and 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 1, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Nov. 2, 2017

Fulton Lewis III died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In October, the firefighter association took second place in Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 1, 2017
Longboat firefighters ready to tee up

On Nov. 18, the Longboat Key Firefighters Association will host its first golf classic.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2017
St. Armands Fright Night tricks and treats

The annual event concluded with a performance of "Thriller" by the Sarasota High School Drama Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2017
Women's Golf Association tees up for season

The group kicked off season with a round of golf and lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Larry Steagall, Larry Bateman, Richard Cyr, Jim Fox, Bob Mazurek and Tom Reese at last year's parade.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2017
Rotary Club to continue Veterans Day tradition

At 2 p.m. on Nov. 11, veterans will walk in the 4th annual Veterans Day Parade on Bay Isles Road.

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  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2017
Israel Tennis Center named in honor of Larry Greenspon

On Oct. 23, the Israel Tennis Centers Foundation named Israel’s premiere tennis center in Ramat Hasharon in honor of Larry and Mary Greenspon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob and Ruth German
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel reunites for Oktoberfest

On Oct. 29, chapel members enjoyed brats and live music.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2017
Longboat Harbour revels in tricks and treats

Residents dined and danced at the condominium's Halloween party on Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
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Mike and Donna Baker
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2017
Halloween haunts Bird Key Yacht Club

Club members dressed to impress at the annual Halloween party on Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 28, 2017
Longboat Key Club carves into Halloween

Members and resort guests carved pumpkins and decorated cookies at the club's pumpkin carving lunch on Oct. 28.

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