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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Jay McWilliams and Michael Long are previous scholarship recipients and were models in this year' s Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show. File photo.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 15, 2017
Longboat Key Garden Club shapes students futures

The club awards scholarships to local students each year with money raised throughout various fundraising events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key firefighter/paramedic Daniel Heath, right, teaches Bayport residents Chris Lake, Arlene Scarlett and Sue Rosen how to perform CPR last year. File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 15, 2017
Longboat Key Fire Department and public tennis center team up to save lives

In December, the tennis center approached the fire department with a request that would expand their CPR efforts on the Key.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 15, 2017
Longboater makes Hall of Fame

David Gorin will be inducted into the RV and Manufactured Housing Hall of Fame in August.

  • Longboat Key
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Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 15, 2017
Sea Salt makes his way back home

Sea Salt was found by local anglers in Holmes Beach in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harold Ronson, Ben Krause, Associate Justice Stephen Breyer and Marvin Black
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • February 15, 2017
Supreme photo opp

Associate Justice Stephen Breyer honored by law society

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Dr. Rudolph Charles Garber Jr. died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 14, 2017
Garden Club spends Valentine's Day loving Longboat

The club held its first Valentine's Day event at Bay Isles Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andy Youngs, Nancy White, Jane Vorel and Ginny Akhoury
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 14, 2017
St. Mary Women's Guild enjoys Valentine's Day desserts

The guild held their monthly meeting on Feb. 14 it the parish hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 14, 2017
Cornelle Maxfield speaks to Longboat Democrats

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly meeting on Feb. 14.

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Mary Ann Bopp and Peggy Nelson
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2017
Christ Church hosts fun and fashionable afternoon

Proceeds from the event will benefit the church's missions and Learn to Fish Recovery Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 12, 2017
All Angels enjoys annual brunch

Members gathered at Bird Key Yacht Club on Feb. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 12, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel jazzes up Sunday service

Al Hixon and jazz friends performed during the chapel's Sunday morning service on Feb. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marshall and Jose Fernandez
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 12, 2017
Bird Key celebrates Valentine's Day

Members enjoyed an evening of jazz music performed by Eddie Tobin.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 9, 2017
St. Mary Women's Guild welcomes new members

Guests enjoyed lunch at a member's home on Feb. 9.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 8, 2017
Longboat Harbourettes lunch at Lazy Lobster

Members of the group gathered at the Longboat Key restaurant on Feb. 8.

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