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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Katie Johns
  • January 22, 2017
Classic cars crowd St. Armands

Classic antique cars from 1900 to 1992 were on display at St. Armands Circle on Jan. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 20, 2017
Longboat Harbour reminisces on "Ed Sullivan Show"

Marcy Downey performed for the second time on Longboat Key this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 20, 2017
Beachplace welcomes back residents

Residents gathered for cocktails and appetizers from Harry's Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 19, 2017
Garden Club gives Longboat Taste of the Keys

The 6th annual Taste of the Keys and Fashion was held on Jan. 19.

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  • Neighbors
Cindy Leder captured this fiery sunset shot at Beachplace on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 19

Cindy Leder captured this fiery sunset shot at Beachplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Seaplace hosts cabaret night

Marcy Downey performed "Hits and Bits of the Sullivan Show."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Wild rings the bell outside of Publix. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Kiwanis Club lends a helping hand

The club helped the Salvation Army with its kettle campaign during the holiday season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Edmund Adams wins lifetime achievement award

The award was the third one he received in 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Participants in Aging in Paradise’s hundreds of programs pride themselves on their activity level.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Aging in Paradise masters health and friendship

The resource center offered about 300 classes and programs in 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kian Ahmadi, 10, holds a starfish he found while snorkeling during Mote' s “Sea Sleuths: Generation H2O" summer camp.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Mote extends education and exploration with spring break camp

Mammals and reptiles and invertebrates, oh my! The camp is open for registration now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Aging in Paradise Executive Director Donna Dunio and Suzy Brenner at last year' s gala.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Your Calendar: Aging in Paradise Gala

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marcia Mott Photo courtesy of Jane Miller
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Ruth Hample, Marcia Mott, Patricia Tisbo, Harley Whitfield and Donald Wright died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Bill Friederich has spent 30 years in ministry.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
The Rev. Bill Friederich seeks to continue Longboat Island Chapel's success

Friederich was voted into his position on Jan. 8, after six months serving as interim minister.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 17, 2017
Joe Gruters speaks to Republican Club of Longboat Key

State Rep. Joe Gruters spoke about what to expect in President-elect Trumps' first 100 days in office.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 16, 2017
Temple Beth Israel plays bingo

Proceeds from the event will benefit the temple's music program.

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