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Longboat Key | Neighbors

The floating water playground has made quite a splash around Longboat Key this summer. Some residents fear it disrupts the area. Photo by Anna Brugmann
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 2, 2017
Water playground brings fun for all ages

The controversial floating attraction sits between Greer Island and Jewfish Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 28, 2017
Sea Tech campers explore technology

During their free day on July 28, campers chose which activities to test out.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 27, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 27

While doing research with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, Sheryl Vieira photographed a bird flying over Big Pass at sunset.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Republican Club mingles with town officials

Town officials and residents gathered July 26 at Portofino Ristorante & Bar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The nest excavated on July 25 was mostly likely laid on May 29.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Turtle Watch hatches first public excavation

On July 25, more than 280 people cheered on four hatchlings as they made their way to the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Holly Rolls and Shane Catts own and operate Happy Paddler. File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Happy Paddler officially open for Bayfront business

The company was selected to serve as Bayfront's Park non-motorized watercraft vendor in May.

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  • News
On July 21, Donna Spencer retire from the Town of Longboat Key after more than 26 years on the job.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Happy Retirement, Donna!

On July 21, Donna Spencer, office manager for the Public Works Department, retired.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fire Chief Paul Dezzi reminded the audience that the fire station is open 24/7. Residents should never be afraid of inconveniencing emergency responders.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Aging in Paradise steps up to prevent falls

The resource center hosted its first Falls Risk and Prevention Forum on July 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joseph Gregorzek Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: July 27, 2017

Joseph Gregorzek, Phyllis Klapman and Elio Martina died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Library memberships are $25 a year. Nonmembers are able to purchase books through the Wonderful Wednesday book sales.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Longboat Library books summer reading list

The library has adjusted hours for the summer as well.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Name a Nest

For $25, you can name a Longboat Key turtle nest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 25, 2017
Longboat Key Chamber hosts Business After Hours

The networking event was held on July 25 at the Bridge Tender Inn and Dockside Bar

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • July 25, 2017
Dora's back in print

The retired Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters released her newest book in June.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Event hosts Sue and Burt Borgelt
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 24, 2017
Christ Church congregates for dinner

Members gathered at a Lido Key home for the catered dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Patsy McLaughlin, Pat Johnson, Clarice Schetter
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 21, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel hosts summer barbecue

Congregation members gathered July 20 in the fellowship hall.

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  • Neighbors
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