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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Kimberly Knox leading Lunch and Learn at the Holistic Healing and Wellness Center of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 30, 2023
Local chef teaches Longboaters the importance of eating clean foods

Kimberly Knox hosts a luncheon at the wellness center demonstrating a recipe from her cookbook and the science behind why what ingredients we put in our bodies matters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Costume contest at the Halloween Happy Hour at Seaplace Condominiums
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 27, 2023
Seaplace spices up Halloween with fun costumes

Condominium residents outdid themselves at their annual Halloween party with their creative costumes and bright spirits.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Earl Larson, Brian and Natalie Davis
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 27, 2023
All Angels Church welcomes snowbirds back to Longboat

Its annual welcome-back street party included local food, fellowship and excitement for the upcoming season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kim Verreault, new president of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 25, 2023
What's next for the Longboat Key Chamber? Ask the new president.

The Longboat Key chamber's new leader is ready to make a difference. "I love the opportunity to lead within a community and be able to make a difference for many," Kim Verreault says.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Linda Krysinski, Manager at Foxy Lady
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 24, 2023
What to wear for fall, according to St. Armands Circle boutiques

With jackets and sweaters on the way, it's time for light layering, a color palette swap and some western wear.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brian Walton during his first week of new executive director of Save Our Seabirds
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 23, 2023
Save Our Seabirds' new exec to lead build-out of campus and avian hospital

Brian Walton started his first nonprofit when he was 16 years old. "Nonprofit work is all I have done," he says.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Reverend David Marshall and Rabbi Stephen Sniderman blessing Nina and Marc Schreiber's dogs Stella and Jack
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 23, 2023
All Angels Church, Temple Beth Israel host annual Blessing of the Animals

The two neighboring congregations partnered to celebrate pets and build community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sue Wertman and Karen Gardiner
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 22, 2023
The Paradise Center raises over $1,000 for breast cancer research

Walkers covered 3 miles, received massages and enjoyed charming company at the annual breast cancer walk.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rev. Brock Patterson blessing Mike and Lauren Ehlers's dog Tucker.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 21, 2023
Pets of all shapes, sizes and types blessed at Longboat Island Chapel

Rev. Brock Patterson welcomed all Longboat pets, including snakes, to the annual event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
From left to right: Brad Marner, Carole Erker, Jay Sparr, Liz Sparr, Nancy Rozance and Jim Chirgwin.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 20, 2023
Rotary Club removes 40 pounds of trash from Gulf of Mexico Drive

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key performs highway cleanup on GMD at least once a quarter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pumpkin ice cream pie at Tyler's
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 18, 2023
Longboat restaurants usher in fall with seasonal dining specials

The autumn-themed menu items include pumpkin soup, lots of squash and, of course, pumpkin spice lattes.

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Jim Warren paints at his live art show at Wyland Galleries on Oct 14.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 17, 2023
Grammy-winning artist talks fantasy surrealism at live art show

Jim Warren, who painted the cover for Bob Seger's "Against the Wind," was at Wyland Galleries on St. Armands Circle to meet fans and show his artwork.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Blaze Belligan with Sarasota County Fire Station 11 prepped sample cups of their sweet chili.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 17, 2023
Fire departments bring heat to chili cook-off with unique recipes, booths

The Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off gave local fire departments the opportunity to showcase chili recipes and creativity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brian Walton, new executive director of Save Our Seabirds, introduces himself to guests at For the Birds.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 16, 2023
Save Our Seabirds introduces new executive director at fundraising event

Brian Walton made his first community appearance at For the Birds and is excited for a new era of Save Our Seabirds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 27th Annual Phil Galvano Golf Classic was held at the Longboat Key Club and Resort on Oct. 13.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 16, 2023
Phil Galvano Classic golf tournament fundraises for Manatee schools

The sold-out charity tournament brought golfers together with food, drinks and games at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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