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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.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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
  • Neighbors
    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
  • Neighbors
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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • October 27, 2017
'Snowbirds' return to Longboat Key

A pair of bald eagles were spotted atop a massive pine tree across from Town Hall Thursday, Oct. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Around seven sculptures will be on display at Mote. Photo courtesy of WashedAshore.org
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 26, 2017
Mote to display artistic sea debris

The sculptures are made out of sea debris found on the Oregon coastline.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 25, 2017
Garden Club reunites for season

Bruce Holst, director of botany at Selby Gardens, spoke to the members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Garden Club President Susan Phillips checks on the butterfly garden in Bicentennial Park.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 25, 2017
Longboaters reshape gardens after Irma

Hurricane Irma didn't leave a lot of damage on Longboat Key, but the island's landscaping took a hit. Now, Longboaters are chiming in on how they're restoring their gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Elizabeth Roca Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 25, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Oct. 26, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Roca, Jane Drake and Verna Lee Ferris died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stephanie Pollack (Maid of Honor), Jake Pollack, Sophie Pollack, Ariane Pollack (Bride) and Jeff Spross (Groom). Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 25, 2017
Family Affair

Jacob and Sophie Pollack celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary by watching their granddaughter get married.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Rhoder, Roger Brown, Carol Rhoder, Bonnie Cacchiarally and Linda McAuliff Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 25, 2017
Happy Birthday, Bonnie!

Bonnie Cocchiareley of Westchester turns 95 on Oct. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 20, 2017
Mote dives into Halloween with Night of Fish, Fun and Fright

What's Halloween without an underwater pumpkin carving?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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