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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Michael Bodnyk, Monica Sirocchi, Kenneth Bowermeister, Andrii and Yurii Padkovskyi
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • August 11, 2024
St. Armands Lutheran host Strings Con Brio to kickstart free concert series

The Midsummer Music on the Circle series aims to make arts and culture more accessible to the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In addition to benefiting native flora and fauna, wetlands within and upstream of urban areas are particularly valuable for flood protection.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • August 11, 2024
Myakka wetlands reduce downstream flooding

By containing waters, flooding in the park supports natural and human communities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Island Chapel members bring lunch to the Longboat Key Fire Department.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • August 9, 2024
Longboat Island Chapel treats Longboat firefighters to lunch

Every summer, the chapel shows its appreciation to first responders by bringing them food throughout their busy days.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Temple Beth Israel on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • August 7, 2024
Longboat congregations use summer to renovate

Temple Beth Israel and Longboat Island Chapel discussed current and future renovation plans.

  • Longboat Key
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Mike Rusnak
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  • Petra Rivera
  • August 6, 2024
UPS Store on Longboat Key makes house calls and ships cars

Owner Mike Rusnak shares the unique items he sees while assisting Longboaters with shipping.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
General Harris Street by Christ Church of Longboat Key after Hurricane Debby at high tide around 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 5.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • August 5, 2024
Hurricane Debby brings flooding, travel disruptions to Longboat Key

After expecting a normal rainy weekend in Florida, residents were taken aback by the aftermath of the tropical storm-turned-hurricane.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Petar Sibinkic remembers his love for the sport after kayaking for the first time in months.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • August 4, 2024
Former Olympian helps Longboaters reach peak fitness

Personal Trainer Petar Sibinkic was a two-time Olympian and explains how he uses his experience to better clients’ health.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brad Marner and Michael Garey
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • August 2, 2024
Longboat Key Chamber networking event hits record numbers

Fifty-five people attended Networking at Noon at the Lazy Lobster.

  • Longboat Key
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Julia Yesler at Longboat Key Pilates
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • August 1, 2024
Longboat Key retail center is all about making connections

The Centre Shops' tight-knit community of small businesses anchors the plaza, which has a handful of vacancies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Geomar Perez and Alessandro Di Ferdinando
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 29, 2024
Salsa night revival brings dancers to St. Armands

15 South By Napule hosted the weekend event featuring a Latin band from Tampa and DJs from Miami.

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Alan Staniforth is a sailing instructor for adults at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron and also teaches throughout the season.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 28, 2024
Sarasota Sailing Squadron teaches adults to sail in weeklong camp

General Manager Eduardo Sylvestre started the camps to make sailing more accessible to those getting a late start.

  • Longboat Key
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Angela Bennink and Tory Newman at the mahjong table
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 27, 2024
The Paradise Center’s volunteer program thrives after relaunch

The nonprofit's volunteers assist with reception, gardening, marketing and events.

  • Longboat Key
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Dr. Coeurlida Ashby speaks at the Paradise Center.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 26, 2024
Longboat doctor hosts seminar on heart disease prevention

Dr. Coerlida Ashby said that 80% of heart disease is preventable and that the first step is knowing your numbers and risk.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tyler Dunn, Regina Ladron DeGuevara, Nyrdia Bonnaire Fils and Chase Matilla
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 25, 2024
Plymouth Harbor employees and their children receive $30K in scholarships

The Doyle Scholarships continue the legacy of late Plymouth Harbor residents Bernard and Mildred Doyle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harold Ronson
    By
  • Petra Rivera, Kat Wingert
  • July 24, 2024
Longboat's Harold Ronson inspired others through giving, storytelling

The well-known Longboat Key resident and philanthropist died on July 15 at age 98.

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The southern end of Longboat Key feature many mid-rise condo buildings including the Beaches of Longboat Key (right, built in 1984), Regent Place of Longboat Key (middle two buildings, built in 1995) and Longboat Key Towers (left two buildings, built in 1970).
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The home at 590 Birdie Lane sold for $5.5 million. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,297 square feet of living area.
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Artist Darina Bratkova, originally from Ukraine, is the creator of thought-provoking, water-based scenes that many visitors to St. Armands Circle first view when coming to the business hub. She shared how she got her start as an artist and her hopes for educating others in the future.
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