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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Dave Brenner
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 30, 2016
Dave Brenner announced as Freedom Fest grand marshal

Longboat Key resident will lead the iconic parade Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Phyllis Bourgery submitted this photo of a Longboat Key sunrise.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 30

Phyllis Bourgery submitted this photo of a Longboat Key sunrise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack Daly
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 29, 2016
Jack Daly back on the dais

Despite receiving a heart valve replacement June 2, Commissioner Jack Daly hasn’t missed a beat at town meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By H. Terrell Griffin
  • June 29, 2016
Chapter 6: Trouble in Paradise

Peacocks are disappearing in the Longbeach Village, and Jake Bass has a suspect.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 29, 2016
Lazy Lobster to raise money for Orlando

On June 30, the Lazy Lobster will raise money for the OneOrlandoFund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 29, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events in Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 28, 2016
Rotary Club passes its gavel

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key celebrated its “Passing of the Gavel” June 28, at Cedars Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 27, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club gets tacky

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted a Tacky Tourist party June 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By H. Terrell Griffin
  • June 23, 2016
Chapter 5: Trouble in Paradise

Chapter 5: Trouble in Paradise

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 23, 2016
Garden Club visits Mote

Members and guests of the Longboat Key Garden Club enjoyed a morning at Mote Marine Aquarium June 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shelley Barker captured this shot of a Longboat Key sunset.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 23

Shelley Barker captured this shot of a Longboat Key sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 22, 2016
The temptations of ‘OPM’

Longboat Key’s Shakedown Fund is flush with millions of dollars for parks. Commissioners should resist the urge to splurge with OPM — other people’s money.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
G. Fried FlooringAmerica participates in last year's Freedom Fest parade.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 20, 2016
Cannons Marina to offer $500 Freedom Fest prize

Cannons Marina will offer a $500 prize for most patriotic business entry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 17, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club christens kayak lift

Bird Key Yacht Club members celebrated the completion of a new kayak lift with a christening June 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barbara Belka was having lunch at Dry Dock Waterfront Grill on Longboat when she captured this shot of a pelican.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 16

Barbara Belka was having lunch at Dry Dock Waterfront Grill on Longboat when she captured this shot of a pelican.

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