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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Rick Stewart and Herman Kruegle have spent the past two years trying to fund the restoration of the San Francesco, which is in the water at the Seafood Shack in Cortez.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 8, 2017
Cortez Classic Yacht Guild works to keep historic ship floating

Two men take deep pride in restoring Italian craft with the goal of creating an educational platform.

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

Dudley Chipley Barrow and Abbott Buegeleisen,

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hugh predicted that the New England Patriots would win Super Bowl LI.
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  • Katie Johns
  • February 8, 2017
Mote Manatee Hugh ups his Super Bowl game

Hugh correctly predicted that the New England Patriots would win Super Bowl LI.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan and Tim Clarke stand with an image of the state flag of Florida before entering the Florida Sunshine Ball. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 8, 2017
Longboaters head to D.C. for sunny celebration

Susan and Tim Clarke attended the Floridian Sunshine Ball at the request of Gov. Rick Scott.

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Janet Walter, Henry Winkler and Kat Haynes. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 8, 2017
Oh,my, it's "Happy Days!"

Longboat realtors meet teenage heart throb.

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  • Neighbors
Audrey Alford and Julie and Kevin Bales, incoming St. Armands Residents Association president
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 7, 2017
St. Armands residents gather for annual dinner

The annual meeting and dinner took place on Feb. 7 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
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Members gathered after the Sunday morning service for a Super Bowl lunch.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 5, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel celebrates Super Bowl Sunday

Following the Sunday morning service, 74 chapel members gathered for lunch in the fellowship hall.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 2, 2017
Acqua Vita opening brings arts to the bay

Lynne Koy of Coldwell Banker hosted the event on the newly finished bay-front estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 1, 2017
Longboat Key Club plays for a cure

The women of the club hosted their annual Go for the Cure Games Day on Feb. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gurland tries to work on clay everyday but said sometimes other things come up or she doesn' t have enough energy.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 1, 2017
Clay brings passion to Longboater

99-year-old Regina Gurland molds a happy life with her hands-on hobby.

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Courtesy of Aaron Nowak
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 1, 2017
Bull skull found on GMD

While digging a pool, workers found a bull head skull on GMD property.

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  • Neighbors
Lido Beach Resort staff made "Stuffed Monkey Kits" last week. Photo courtesy of Sandra Rios.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 1, 2017
Lido Beach Resort staff monkeys around for hospitals

Last week, resort staff packaged "Stuffed Monkey Kits" for children in the pediatric wards of local hospitals.

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Dick Mott, Louise and George Kelegher, Betty Rahm, Jack crain, Stan Hopmeyer and Joyce Tankersley celebrate the opening of the new tennis courts. Photo courtesy of Neil Blume
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 1, 2017
Whitney Beach aces tennis court renovation

The two new tennis courts opened last week after a three-month renovation.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 31, 2017
Sands Point sips and socializes

Residents gathered for an afternoon of wine tasting on Jan. 31.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 30, 2017
Temple Beth Israel enjoys trendy afternoon

The Beth Israel Women held their annual fashion show on Jan. 30 at Michael's On East.

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