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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Donna Pettinato, Sandy Finnegan, Margaret Lachmann
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 28, 2023
Women's Golf Association tees off end of season

Club members gathered for a luncheon at the Harbourside Ballroom to celebrate another great season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amber Austin, owner and founder of South Florida Ballroom, leads a private dance lesson at the Paradise Center.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 28, 2023
Paradise Center emphasizes importance of brain health in May

The Paradise Center will host ballroom dance lessons and improv classes taught by professionals to help cognitive function and body health.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary T. Del Pup, Marilyn Davol, Cindy Noble, Linda Olsen, Susan Gilmore-Clarke.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 26, 2023
St. Mary welcomes new officers at Mass and luncheon

The church's women's guild celebrated its members after installing five new officers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Turtle Watch educated visitors about sea turtles and how the temperature of the sand determines the gender of the hatchlings.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 24, 2023
Longboat organizations share environmental commitment for Earth Day

The third annual Nature Talks and Walks for Earth Day event at Longboat Island Chapel drew visitors to learn about local organizations and institutions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Fairway Bay Women's Book Club started meeting in the '90s but was officially formed in 2000.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 24, 2023
Longboat Key book clubs keep the written word alive

Four Longboat Key book clubs share their passion for reading.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Frank Sulzman, Friars golf group member, presents Sam Seager with the Bill Flinter Memorial Award.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 23, 2023
Sam Seager celebrates a milestone at Longboat Key Club

The Friars and Seager's children got together to mark his birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cheryl Taub, local artist, has a master's in art education and has been creating art all her life.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 21, 2023
Town exhibit showcases work from local artists

The seventh annual Artists’ Reception at Longboat Key Town Hall was the largest one yet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Lou Johnson, chair, Aaron Virgin, CEO, and Judy Kozlowski
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 20, 2023
Save Our Seabirds soirée breaks records

The 2023 Sunset Soirée benefiting Bird Key-based nonprofit Save Our Seabirds exceeded previous attendance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Quinessential and Orion are neck and neck during the race.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 17, 2023
67 boats set sail in 2023 Sarasota Bay Cup Regatta

Bird Key Yacht Club's annual Sarasota Bay Cup Regatta was held April 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Janelle Wagman, owner of Coastal Creations Décor, stood alongside her designs made of wood and resin.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 17, 2023
Town departments, organizations meet Longboaters at open house

The outdoor community market and open house was held at Longboat Key Bayfront Park with a dozen vendors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Walter Frank, member, Lew Moyer and Ralph Liebstein (co-presidents) enjoy the sun before starting the grill.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 16, 2023
TBI Men's Club raises funds with beach barbecue

The Temple Beth Israel organization held its last event before summer on Sunday at the Bay Isle Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
If you encounter American alligators on the move, please give them plenty of space and allow them proceed at their own pace.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • April 14, 2023
Alligators are on the move, in search of wet habitats

Staying a safe distance from these vital members of Florida’s wetland ecosystems will help keep all involved out of harm's way.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The event committee members, Mary DelPup, Betty Lou Miccio, Dottie Mueller, Nancy Hjort, June Hessel and Peggy Schwass, stand together before mingling with other guests.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • April 13, 2023
Seaplace Condo members party with ‘Sinatra’

The end-of-season event drew 100 fun-loving residents for a farewell soiree.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Club president Garnett Black and guest speaker Ronna Romney
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 12, 2023
Republican Club of Longboat Key welcomes Ronna Romney

Ronna Romney spoke to the club on April 11 at the Longboat Key Club's Harbourside ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andy Sawyer and David Pitt
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 12, 2023
Potluck party bids farewell at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center

The tennis center has said goodbye to its seasonal members with a potluck dinner since it opened in 1999.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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