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Longboat Key | Neighbors

April Glasco is the CEO of Second Chance Last Opportunity.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 30, 2022
Temple members support Second Chance Last Opportunity

Temple Beth Israel is collecting for Second Chance Last Opportunity this holiday season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Angela Molaro at the welcome table handing out gift bags to visitors that include "The Legend of the Candy Cane" and a shell ornament.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 28, 2022
Christmas in the Garden open through New Year's Day

The Longboat Island Chapel has decked their garden with Christmas trees, lights and a miniature Whoville.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Roger Pettingell, his wife Alisa and son Max distribute pies for Thanksgiving.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 28, 2022
Pettingell again distributes holiday pies

The Realtor has been passing our and donating desserts for Thanksgiving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Snookie Register, Patty Buck, Cash Register and Joe D'Eugenio celebrate in a tropical way.
  • By You Observed
  • November 28, 2022
Longboat's Christ Church welcomes back members

The church celebrates those who have returned for the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rotary meets Kiwanis: Jack and Nancy "Santa" Rozance and Michael Garey.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 27, 2022
Light Up Longboat delights all ages

Residents gathered at the Town Center Green on Saturday night to light the Christmas tree.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Within six months, while on the job for NaturZone Pest Control, Byrne rescued three swans, two sea turtles and a burrowing owl.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 25, 2022
Exterminator rescues Longboat Key wildlife

An exterminator with an eye for wildlife has become something of a lifesaver on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • November 23, 2022
Longboat Key congregations come together at interfaith service, reception

About 350 people attended an interfaith service at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tarsy's writing reflects her love for Molly. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • November 23, 2022
Longboat author's novel transforms grief to good

After losing her cocker spaniel Molly, Jean Tarsy wrote "I'm in Heaven" to help herself and others.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kathy Garcia, Susan Phillips and Linda Ulrich represent the Longboat Key Garden Club. (File photo)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 20, 2022
Light up Longboat will be Nov. 26

The fourth annual holiday lights event is being held at the Town Center Green at 600 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chris Sachs, Michael Garrey, Cynthia Craig, Nancy Rozance and Jack Rozance (File photo)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 19, 2022
Lawn Party by the Bay to raise money for Children's Guardian Fund

The Dec. 3 event on City Island is Longboat Key Kiwanis Club's biggest event of the season.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 17

Jackie Seidman captured this photo of the evening glow on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 16, 2022
Reindeer games resume at the Longboat Island Chapel

Hurricane Nicole forced a restart on the preparations, but Christmas in the Garden starts Nov. 27 from 5-9 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The bar at Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar at its November 2022 opening.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 14, 2022
New Italian restaurant opens in Whitney Plaza

Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar has replaced the Bayou Tavern, but you can still order the veal cannelloni.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Lassies race in Sarasota Bay. (Photo by Jennifer Joy Walker)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 13, 2022
The Luffing Lassies celebrate 50 years of friendships on the water

The Luffing Lassies is celebrating its 50th anniversary of bringing together adventurous women who bond over good company and the fine art of sailing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 12, 2022
St. Mary's Church honors WWII veteran Bill Kelley

Uncle Sam on stilts led the parade, and a ball drop raised money for victims of Hurricane Ian.

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