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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 26, 2016
Conde Nast readers say Longboat is No. 9

Conde Nast Traveler's readers voted on 236 islands during the 29th annual Readers' Choice Awards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Julie Less, Jonathan Handle and Tara Morningstar pose with Save our Seabirds owls.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 26, 2016
Witches swoop in to Save Our Seabirds

Guests got to meet some Halloween characters and owls on Oct. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 25, 2016
Longboat Key Garden Club reunites

St. Armands Travel shared tips and ideas for various destinations around Florida.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 25, 2016
Former Sen. Bob Graham visits Longboat Key Democratic Club

The former senator rallies Democrats to turn Florida into a blue state.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 24, 2016
Cannons Marina boats invade St. Armands

St. Armands Circle visitors had an extra reason to shop over the weekend.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

Leonard Bowen Sr., Roberta Durzo, Michael Giordano and Alfred Wolkenberg died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 22, 2016
Bird Key unveils new marina

The yacht club also announced a new partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 22, 2016
Circus by the Sea brings art and culture to Mote

The first-time event was a collaboration between The Circus Arts Conservatory and Mote for InspireSarasota!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 21, 2016
Mote has a night of fish, fun and fright

The annual Halloween celebration brought all kinds of characters to the aquarium.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 20, 2016
Gloria Musicae entertains Amore diners

The choral group performed songs throughout the restaurant.

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  • Neighbors
Susie Silver said she continues to make pins because it's fun and gives her pleasure.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat resident finds 'pinspiration' in recycling old items

All Susie Silver needs is old belts, bottle caps, earrings, chains and coins to create a one-of-a-kind pin.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Education Center is preparing for its fall season.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key Education Center finalizes fall line-up

The fall season runs from Oct. 17 to Dec. 16.

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  • Neighbors
Last year's Grand Marshals Evelyn Fresch, Shirley Beachum and Francey O'Brien
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key Rotary Club to host 3rd annual Veterans Day Parade

All veterans are invited to register and participate in the event.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

Marjorie Canfield, Howard Biddle III, Melvin Levy and Harriet Waitt died.

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  • Neighbors
Hunter McGrath, 6, Makayla Thompson, 6, Erin Noe, 7, Jayden French, 5, at last year's Night of Fish, Fun & Fright.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 19, 2016
Your Calendar: Mote Night of Fish, Fun and Fright

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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