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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Ed and Eric Rosenthal said working together can be challenging, but for the most part they pull in the same direction when it comes to their company.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2017
Florikan and its founder journey to Space Technology Hall of Fame

Founder Ed Rosenthal is also being inducted as an individual.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The participants were chosen from various branches of the Israel Tennis Centers to represent the foundation. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2017
Israel Tennis Centers aces mission for kids

The foundation will host an exhibition at the Longboat Key Club on March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Helen Daly, Barbara Mann, Thomas McKenna, Dorothy McMullen and Jacqueline Tursso died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2017
The Rev. Bill Friederich sworn in

He was elected by the congregation in January to take over as the full-time minister of Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Anna Brugmann
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 8, 2017
Race of the mascots

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosted its mascot race on Siesta Key Beach on March 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 7, 2017
Longboat Chamber networks after hours

Chamber members gathered at Chubby's, soon to be Tiny's LBK Tavern, on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 7, 2017
Lord's Warehouse shows off fashionable collection

This year marked the 20th anniversary of the annual style show for Lord's Warehouse, which is operated by the Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 4, 2017
Longboat Key Center for the Arts highlights community talent

The Annual Community Juried Exhibition officially opened on March 4.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 4, 2017
Garden Club puts Longboat Key homes on parade

Four homes provided unique looks into Longboat living.

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  • Neighbors
EJ McBroom, Sherry Kittle, Belinda Russell, Kathy and Jerry Lindeman and Richard McBroom
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 3, 2017
Bird Key celebrates the Eagles

The Alter Eagles performed for the club on March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cynthia Craig, Betsy Winder, Jeff Hotchkiss and Ken Schneider
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 3, 2017
Longboat Key Club members enjoy night under stars

The club hosted its first Jazz Under the Stars event on March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 3, 2017
St. Mary Royal Rummage Sale leads customers on treasure hunt

The annual sale had items ranging from clothing to small appliances.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 2

Emma Moneuse captured this photo of a sailboat just after sunset off Beer Can Island.

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Royal Rummage Sale organizers Ingrid Wisniewski and Penny Koerner, File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 1, 2017
St. Mary preps for Royal Rummage Sale

The annual event will take place on March 3-4 at the church.

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Cathy Bishop hands a child a book on Feb. 24 at the Stillpoint House of Prayer.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 1, 2017
Garden Club makes vegetable soup

Members handed out gardening books and vegetable seeds at the Stillpoint House of Prayer on Feb. 24.

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