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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Freda Perrotta
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 4, 2015
Turtle Watch honors Freda Perrotta

Longboat Key Turtle Watch recognized founder Freda Perrotta on Aug. 1.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: August 6

Norman Weber submitted this sunset photo, taken near Big Pass.

  • Longboat Key
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Diane Proios checks Maika Arlond’s blood pressure at the Longboat Key health fair on May 21.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 3, 2015
Longboat to offer deskercise class

The hour-long session will teach workers how to increase their physical activity while at work.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Photo courtesy: Susan Molnar
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • August 1, 2015
Photo contest winners: June

Photo contest winners: June

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Tutschulte submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: July 30

Mark Tutschulte submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 30, 2015
Spice & Tea and Amore teach the art of cooking

The Spice & Tea Exchange on St. Armands Circle held its monthly chef series at Amore by Andrea on July 29.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 29, 2015
OBITUARY | Arden Fowler

Arden Fowler died July 1.

  • Longboat Key
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Lazy Lobster bartenders Mackenzie Flanagan and Courtney Rossler
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 29, 2015
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere

With Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant gone, what will be your new favorite happy hour spot?

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
A common grackle prepares to feed.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 29, 2015
Save Our Seabirds migrates to baby bird season

Think twice before attempting to rescue a baby bird that appears to be injured.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Before coming to Longboat, Gail Loefgren served as mayor of Rochelle, Ill., an experience that helped her prepare for being the face of Longboat’s chamber.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 29, 2015
Conversation with Gail Loefgren

Q&A with Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nina Taylor
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 29, 2015
Nina Taylor Pet Salon to take over Alicia’s Grooming

The grooming salon to open Sept. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Ed Adams
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 24, 2015
Ed Adams elected to board of Sister Cities International

Longboat Key winter resident Ed Adams to serve on the board of directors of Sister Cities International.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 24, 2015
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce goes to Fleming’s

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar on July 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 22, 2015
OBITUARY | Marlene Etkin Horwitz

Marlene Etkin Horwitz died.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 22, 2015
Summer boat traffic has striking impact on marine life

Several animals have been killed or injured by boat strikes this season.

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