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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Aaron Cushman with his book, "Public Relations Impacts the World," which was published in March.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 18, 2016
Aaron Cushman pens new book on the PR industry

Aaron Cushman writes about the public relations industry and its influence in his new book, “Public Relations Impacts the World.”

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andre Hersom, 5, at last year's Sarasota Youth Sailing Program summer camp.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 18, 2016
Gear up for summer camps

Learn about summer camps on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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Tina Pinho captured this photo of a pelican diving for food in Sarasota Bay at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 13, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 12

Tina Pinho captured this photo of a pelican diving for food in Sarasota Bay at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 13, 2016
Phil Galvano Classic a hole-in-one for education

Eagle Sponsors of the 20th annual Phil Galvano Classic enjoyed an exclusive lunch and private round of golf May 12, at the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 11, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club has a magical night

More than 100 Bird Key Yacht Club members and guests enjoyed a magic show by “The Great Arnaldo” Arnie Kropf May 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Petar Sibinkic
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 11, 2016
Longboat Key Fitness pumps support to All Faiths

Longboat Key Fitness owner Petar Sibinkic hosted a party that raised more than $4,000 for All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 11, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 8, 2016
Longboat Island Chapel honors local students

Longboat Island Chapel members celebrated Mother’s Day with the church’s annual Scholarship Sunday May 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 7, 2016
InStride goes Out of the Gates, into the Winner’s Circle

InStride Therapy, Inc. held its Derby Day 2016 fundraiser, Out of the Gates into the Winner’s Circle, May 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 6, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club gets artsy

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted its May art opening May 5.

  • Longboat Key
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Paul Meese, of Longboat Key, captured this shot of a jogger near New Pass Bridge about an hour after sunrise.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 5

Paul Meese, of Longboat Key, captured this shot of a jogger near New Pass Bridge about an hour after sunrise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 4, 2016
Lou Newman takes flight

Lou Newman hosted his 10th annual wildlife photography exhibit, “A Focus on Birds,” May 3, at Plymouth Harbor.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 4, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Patricia Cassady Castell, Charles McKinney and Anne Stovall Timm died.

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Phillis Black and her husband, Jack, pull up for a good seat for the show.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 30, 2016
Longboat Key clubs ride in for Butch Cassidy

The Garden and Kiwanis clubs held its second Dinner and a Movie night.

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Longboat Key’s social media presence is thanks in large part to Tina Adams, whose duties include leading a communications team who regularly post infographics, flyers and breaking news alerts to its Facebook, Instagram and X pages. On a Thursday afternoon, Adams walked over to the police station to meet with Police Chief Russ Mager to film the latest video series shared by the town: A Minute with Mager. Adams helped get the right take with the chief, tweaking the script and discussing what was important to include and what could be left out.
  • February 10, 2026
Tina Adams' role with Longboat has grown over 26 years
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Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Danielle Gladding, Salvation Army Capt. Jim Curry and bellringing coordinator Chris Sachs, a former club president, celebrate a stand-out year for donations.
  • February 10, 2026
Longboat bellringers ring in record contribution
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From left to right: Chris Vito, Penny Sellers, Dave Boone and Cathy Boone play a game of pickleball at the multipurpose Bayfront Park courts in Longboat Key Friday, Sept. 19.
  • February 9, 2026
New impact fee may replace land acquisition fees
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Frank Martucci, joined by Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Danielle Gladding and his wife, Katherine Martucci, explains what compelled him to give back his 50/50 raffle winnings from the Lawn Party to support the Children's Guardian Fund.
  • February 8, 2026
Kiwanians present record-breaking check from Lawn Party
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Everything from fun fashion to deals on furniture can be found at the upcoming Trash to Treasure rummage sale.
  • February 7, 2026
Trash to Treasure sale making its return

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