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Longboat Key | Neighbors

  • By H. Terrell Griffin
  • May 25, 2016
Chapter 1: Trouble in Paradise

Protestors. Pot. A Peacock Killer. Can detective Jake Bass stop the Key's descent into mayhem?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Meredith Ellsworth moved to Spanish Main Yacht Club in June 2013.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 25, 2016
Sarasota area sets the scene for novelist Meredith Ellsworth

Known by her pen name M.S. Spencer, Spanish Main resident Meredith Ellsworth's newest novel unfolds at Mote Marine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 24, 2016
Save Our Seabirds welcomes Sarasota Culture Collective

The Sarasota Culture Collective took flight with its end of season party May 23, at Save Our Seabirds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 24, 2016
Plymouth Harbor celebrates 50 years

More than 225 residents, staff members and guests celebrated the 50th anniversary of Plymouth Harbor May 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 20, 2016
Arts center showcases teacher talent

Eleven art teachers from Sarasota County Public Schools showed off their talent at the ‘After Hours’ exhibition opening May 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Donna Harrison captured this sunset shot from Beer Can Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 19

Donna Harrison captured this sunset shot from Beer Can Island.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 18, 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 18, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Joseph Ridley Avirett Jr. and Dirk Lami died.

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

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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.

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