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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Dennis DeWitt, Bob Keagy, Jeff Murphy and Jeff Barlow
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 16, 2024
Bird Key Yacht Club lights their docks at annual event

The Blessing of the Fleet wished members safe travels with a history that dates back to World War II.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Myakka’s wildlife respond favorably to the habitat restoration zone, which prevents human disturbances and improves their habitats.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • December 16, 2024
Habitat Restoration zone returns to Myakka

By reducing human disturbances, temporary fencing protects plants and wildlife, while offering visitors superior wildlife viewing opportunities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Hank Foster, Melinda Foster, Sandra Smith, Bob Rutland, Chad LaTour, Valerie LaTour, Jan Anderson and Bill Hadley
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 15, 2024
Longboat Key celebrates end of fall stress with community concert

The town hosted the first ever "LBK Strong" concert on Dec. 14 in the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lari Brochin and Pam Crowe
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 13, 2024
Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key celebrates the holidays

From the Grinch to Dolly Parton, the Eighteen Holers and the Key Niners dressed up for their annual holiday lunch and golf tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tammy and Chris Sachs with bells up in front of Publix on Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 11, 2024
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club honors late members while bell ringing

After coming in second last year, the Kiwanis Club is working hard this year to become the fundraising club for the Salvation Army from Tampa to Venice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Todd Schlorf keeps the tradition strong in honor of his parents Dick and Donna Schlorf.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 10, 2024
National tennis tournament hosted titleholders from around the country

In its 21st year, the Masters Clay Courts National Tennis Tournament hosted players from ages 50 to 90 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pat Marschke poured Prosecco for Connie DiMaggio.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 9, 2024
Longboat Harbour put new twists on its annual Lighting of the Docks

Holiday cheer spread across the docks at Longboat Harbour Condominiums with friendly competition, festive decorations and many Florida-themed Santas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Robert Dziedziak, Rev. Kenneth Blyth, Rev. Julia Piermont, Rev. David Marshall, Rabbi Stephen Sniderman, Rev. Brock Patterson and Rev. Jeffrey Nunes processed together in the church for the Interfaith service.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 9, 2024
Where to worship on Longboat Key for the holidays

The Interfaith Ministerium of St. Armands and Longboat Keys host services for all Longboaters to celebrate the holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Kyle Battie, Santa Claus, Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch and the Marketing and Events Director for the St. Armands Circle Association Rachel Burns counted down together to light the St. Armands tree.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 8, 2024
St. Armands Circle hosts annual holiday tree lighting

Santa Claus counted down locals and visitors to light the 60-foot Christmas tree in honor of the end of hurricane season and the start to the holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barbara Koetsier browsing the various tree displays at Christmas in the Garden.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 5, 2024
Where to celebrate the holidays on Longboat Key

Longboat Key brings you festive musical performances, homemade goodies and island cheer for the holidays this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kandi Kerekes's original logo for Three Island Monkeys.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 4, 2024
Anna Maria Gift Boutique reopens on Longboat Key

Brigette Kubin brings whimsical art and gifts to lighten up Longboaters as they recover after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Jon Mongeau, Lita and John Brannan are the owners of Le Gardenia Bleu.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 3, 2024
New flower shop opens before hurricanes on Longboat Key

Le Gardenia Bleu aims to bring hope to Longboat Key with its unique trinkets from local artists and accessible flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Ursula Abplanalp and Kelly Shrout place a white ornament on the Community tree.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 3, 2024
Longboat Island Chapel kicks off Christmas in the Garden

As the island recovers from the hurricane season, the chapel hopes to provide holiday cheer and strength through its holiday display in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sharon Meier, Melanie Dale, Susan Loprete and Debra Sauers welcome back Longboat Key Garden Club at its annual welcome back party.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • December 3, 2024
Longboat Garden Club releases cookbook to fund environmental recovery

As it welcomes back members, the club plans to focus on the re-beautification of Longboat Key after the impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Manatee Community Foundation
  • November 30, 2024
Five Things You Didn't Know About Manatee Community Foundation

As we move forward, we hope to closely partner with our donors, fellow foundations, government officials, the business community, and our esteemed nonprofit partners — because philanthropy is a team sport.

  • East County
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Le Gardenia Bleu's John and Lita Brannan showcase their ornament tree filled with Florida's iconic flamingos and more at the 20th annual Meet Greet Eat.
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Jonathan Hande, senior avian hospital technician with Save Our Seabirds, demonstrates how NOT to hold a brown pelican when bringing it in for assessment at the bird rescue organization. Anyone handling an injured pelican should keep an ideally gloved finger between the bird's beak to keep the bird restrained without inhibiting its ability to breathe.
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Lucy Clark and Carlin and Ellie Mackintosh, granddaughters of Longboat Key artist May Lou Johnson, help release the first of 250 butterflies at Freedom Fest. The Fourth of July festivities also included a parade, canine costume contest, rededication of Bicentennial Park and family activities.
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The 1,475 square foot Udermann house has been partially raised using about 50 hydraulic jacks in The Village in Longboat Key. It currently sits 4 and a half feet up and will eventually be raised to 12 feet.
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