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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Firefighter Paramedic Tirso Guerrero shows guests the new Hurst Jaws of Life.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 20, 2024
Longboat Key Fire Rescue holds first post-pandemic open house

Residents spent the afternoon learning about the department and watching medical response demonstrations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ron Decicco, Jean Decicco, Lynn Pettigrew, Senior Federal Judge Jay Plager, Lynn and Gary Coffin
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • February 19, 2024
Longboaters renew vows at town Valentine's Day ceremony

Support Services Director Carolyn Brown hosted the first annual community vow renewal ceremony on Feb. 14 at the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Diane Lapinski, Karen Kroll and Peggy Klaasen
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • February 18, 2024
Trash to Treasure sale packs mobile home park clubhouse

Gulfshore of Longboat residents hosted the popular annual thrift sale Feb. 16-17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Leone Louie, Elia Pozantidis and Leone Louie
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • February 17, 2024
Seaplace Condominiums host annual pancake breakfast

Residents enjoyed each other's company over pancakes, sausages, mimosas and beautiful weather.

  • Longboat Key
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Bob Delaney
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • February 13, 2024
Former undercover cop and NBA ref recounts infiltrating Mafia

Bob Delaney explains how he deals with post-traumatic stress disorder following his undercover career.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
American bumblebees are important pollinators for food crops. Light pollution disrupts their day and night cycle, which affects reproduction.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • February 13, 2024
Light pollution disrupts lives of plants and animals

Excessive artificial light at night changes wildlife behaviors, alters ecosystems and damages natural communities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Connie DiMaggio, Sparky Pashkow, Karen Pashkow and Greg Bodkin
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • February 12, 2024
Longboat Harbour throws Super Bowl party

The Rec Hall committee found creative ways to spice up the Super Bowl with themed dishes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Linn Torres at the "New to You" art sale at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • February 10, 2024
All Angels' art sale raises record amount of money in first 3 days

The annual art sale at All Angels by the Sea has received more than 300 art pieces.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key resident Rusty Chinnis offers private fly casting lessons.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 10, 2024
The art of fly casting: Lessons from a local guide

A Longboat Observer reporter spends an afternoon learning fly casting from local fisherman and resident Rusty Chinnis.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Spanish Main Yacht Club President Joan Sherry turns the valve to start the water.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 8, 2024
Spanish Main Yacht Club celebrates $1M potable water project

Residents, town staff and project leads gathered around the main valve on Feb. 7 to turn the water on.

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  • Neighbors
Kim Fenwick and Susie Hettmansperger are this year's Trash to Treasure co-chairs.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • February 7, 2024
Trash to Treasure sale is a deal haven for Longboaters

The annual rummage sale is Feb. 16-17 at the Gulfshore of Longboat Key mobile home park.

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Longboat couple brings back safety awareness program
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • February 6, 2024
Longboat couple brings back safety awareness program

Mike and Lynn Madden will teach a three-part series at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, to help retirees protect themselves in unexpected situations.

  • Longboat Key
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Rick Piccolo
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • February 6, 2024
CEO of SRQ updates Kiwanis Club on the airport's growth

Rick Piccolo's presentation highlighted the area's recent growth and future plans for expanding and improving the airport.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Co-chair of Taste and Tunes of the Key Lynn Hancock and Susan Phillips
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • February 5, 2024
Longboat Key Garden Club puts new spin on annual fundraiser

Tastes and Tunes of the Keys skipped the fashion show to highlight the delish dishes from local vendors and create casual atmosphere for mingling.

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Christ Church of Longboat Key installs first full-time pastor
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • February 5, 2024
Christ Church of Longboat Key installs first full-time pastor

Longboat Key church leaders recognize the Rev. Julia Piermont during the installation ceremony at Christ Church.

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