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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 16, 2015
Temple Beth Israel honors Rabbi Michael Eisenstat

Temple Beth Israel was filled with nearly 150 congregants and friends at a night honoring former Rabbi Michael Eisenstat on March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 15, 2015
Rotary Club of Longboat Key Veterans Get-Together

Longboat Island Chapel was filled with veterans from World War II to the Vietnam War at the Rotary Club of Longboat Key’s inaugural Veterans Get-Together on March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dave and Shirley Myers drove in a decorated golf cart for the Longbeach Village St. Patrick's Day Parade.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 14, 2015
Longbeach Villagers parade, party to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day in Longbeach Village is a cause for celebration. Residents rode bicycles, drove golf carts and walked together in a parade on Saturday, March 14 to commemorate the holiday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rosemary Carter, Gary Reinstrom, J.D. Ellsworth and David Carter.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 14, 2015
Surprise performance at St. Mary St. Patrick’s Day party

Members of the St. Mary Star of the Sea congregation dined and danced for the St. Patrick’s Day party Saturday, March 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 13, 2015
Longboat Key Education Center jazz concert

The smooth sounds of jazz filled the Centre Shops at the Longboat Key Education Center’s live New Orleans jazz concert on March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 13, 2015
Longboat Key Republican Club

Longboat Republicans learned about fraud at the Longboat Key Republican Club’s monthly meeting on March 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 12, 2015
Longboat Key Turtle Watch's Cheezeburgers in Paradise

Turtle lovers and supporters enjoyed Cheezeburgers in Paradise on March 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 12, 2015
Longboat Island Chapel fashion show

One hundred and ninety-five people enjoyed Longboat Island Chapel’s annual Lord’s Warehouse fashion show and luncheon on March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 12, 2015
"Our Watery Selves" with Stephen Spotte and Mary Lou Johnson

Marine scientist and author Stephen Spotte spoke at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium with special guest photographer Mary Lou Johnson on March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo of Gloria and Louis Flanzer.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 10, 2015
Flanzer leaves legacy of helping

Dedicated philanthropist Gloria Flanzer strived to always help in community

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 10, 2015
Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon

Longboat Key democrats gathered for the Democratic Club’s monthly luncheon on March 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 10, 2015
Israel Tennis Center annual exhibition

Longboat Key welcomed five youth tennis players from Israel for Israel Tennis Center’s annual exhibition and dinner at Longboat Key Club on March 10.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 9, 2015
Garden Club Home Tour

Six homes from across the island were put on display for the Longboat Key Garden Club’s 39th annual Home and Garden Tour on March 7.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 9, 2015
Longboat Key Center for the Arts Juried Exhibition

Talented artists from around the region gathered at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts’ annual Juried Exhibition on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 9, 2015
Beachplace golf tournament

Beachplace residents enjoyed a day of golfing at the complex’s ninth annual golf outing on March 9.

  • Longboat Key
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