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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Leon Pitts II sings to an audience member.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 13, 2023
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe wows with Motown hits

The Sarasota theater troupe performed its annual concert Sunday evening at the Education Center on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peggy Lammers and Jan Holman
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 10, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel struts into spring

On March 9, the chapel hosted a fashion show and garden party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joan Seidel, Katy Dunn, Martha Gayle and Elaine Dabney
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 10, 2023
Longboat Key Club takes another swing at Go for the Cure

The women's golf leagues joined forces on March 7 to raise money for Breast Health Sarasota Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Floodplain marsh restoration creates important habitat for native plant and wildlife species, including threatened and endangered birds such as roseate spoonbills, resulting in enhanced wildlife viewing opportunities.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • March 10, 2023
Healthy floodplain marshes benefit natural and human communities

By removing invasive plants and restoring natural hydrology, ongoing habitat restoration efforts at Myakka River State Park are protecting this important natural community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jane Nagle and Barabara Bellamente
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • March 8, 2023
Longboat Harbourettes flaunt their 2023 fashion show

Fashionistas team up with Hatley Boutique to bring fashion to the condo association.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Novak prepares to release Chuck in November 2022.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 8, 2023
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club shares swan stories

"The Swan Guy" David Novak spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting on March 2 at the Lazy Lobster.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joyce Roslund puts mustard on her hotdog.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 7, 2023
Christ Church holds community cookout

On March 4, the church invited members and neighbors to come by and enjoy some good food and conversation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beverly Miller is one of ten vendors participating in the Gulfshore Marketplace on Saturday.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 7, 2023
Gulfshore Marketplace to sell handmade and homegrown goods

Residents will be selling everything from cookies to artwork on March 11 at the mobile home park's annual craft market.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jan Marshall, Renita Linkner, Sandy Rosin and Carolyn Greenberg
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 6, 2023
Beachplace games benefit All Faiths Food Bank

The 18th annual golf tournament at Longboat Key Club included games for non-golfers this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cari Aslan thanks board members for their generosity of time and talents to help the community work together.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 5, 2023
Celebrating service at Spanish Main Yacht Club

The yacht club threw a special happy hour on Feb. 15 to thank board members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Jane Tolpa, Mary Kupiec and Nancy Ross
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 5, 2023
Record-breaking year for Royal Rummage Sale

Over 800 tickets sold for the Early Bird sale held on March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2023-24
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 1, 2023
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2023-24

Readers from across the region submit their photos to the Observer's 2023-24 Weather and Nature Photo Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pastor Norman Pritchard preaches to over 400 people on Sunday.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 28, 2023
Over 400 attend Kirkin' o' the Tartans at Christ Church

Christ Church held its annual Kirkin o' the Tartans service on Sunday, Feb. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Instead of cutting a ribbon, community members hold the hose and drop it.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 27, 2023
Banyan Bay Club goes native with planting project

About 30 community members dropped a hose, instead of cutting a ribbon, on Feb. 27 to celebrate a native planting project at the Banyan Bay Club on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Artists from all over the country display their work at the Town Center Green.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 26, 2023
Longboat Key art festival draws a crowd

The Longboat Key Festival of the Arts was held Feb. 25 and 26 at the Town Center Green.

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  • Neighbors
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