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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Gary Saunders reads some records on the beach.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 22, 2023
Longboat Luau is a labor of love on WSLR

Gary Saunders returns to the radio after a 30-year hiatus. The Ho Dad is live and in color from the Monkey Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Driftwood Beach Home & Garden hosts a class in the garden.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 21, 2023
Garden classes bloom at Driftwood Beach

Classes are scheduled throughout March and April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lynne Short and Izzy wear matching pirate costumes.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 20, 2023
Bird Key dogs fundraise for Nate's Honor Animal Rescue

The event raised over $4,000 to go to Nate's capital campaign. The rescue is seeking $10 million to expand their facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Honorees Rabbi Michael and Nancy Eisenstat
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 20, 2023
Temple Beth Israel celebrates 44 years on Longboat

The anniversary party was held on Feb. 19 at Michael's On East.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The church's dining hall is filled with 125 community volunteers for a Kids Against Hunger packaging event.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 19, 2023
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church feeds neighbors in need

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church held a packaging event for Kids Against Hunger on Feb. 11 to benefit one organization in Bradenton and another in Fort Myers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jane Hughes is a Longboat Key resident and author.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 17, 2023
Longboaters sip, shop and spy for the library

Author Jane Hughes signed copies of her latest book, "The Spy's Wife," at a Sip & Shop event to benefit Longboat Library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lucille Fiore and Jackie Michaelides serve up biscotti and baklava.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 17, 2023
Seaplace residents get cooking

Everything from appetizers to desserts were shared in the clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Robins are one of several migratory birds that rely on resources locally during their winter journeys.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • February 16, 2023
Local nature key in hospitality for real-life snowbirds

In both public and private lands, native plants are critical for supporting these important winter visitors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Members of the Longboat Key Club gather on Feb. 15 to play cards and raise money for Breast Health Sarasota, Inc.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 15, 2023
Games day raises $10,000 for breast cancer

The Longboat Key Club is a big fundraising venue for Breast Health Sarasota Inc. Club events raised over $85,000 for the organization in 2022 alone.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A peacock makes a pit stop on a porch on Fox Street.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • February 15, 2023
Peacock spotted back on Longboat Key

Peacocks might be looking for another five minutes of fame after raccoons step into the spotlight.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dynasty Stars Samantha Allspach and Georges Assif
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 14, 2023
Dancing with the Dynasty Stars at St. Mary's

The dance troupe for children, teens and adults with special needs entertained at the church's Galentine's party.

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  • Neighbors
Suzy Brenner, Amy Steinhauser, Irina LaRose, Carol Peschel, Sandi Love and Janet Milliken
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 13, 2023
The Paradise Center dances through the decades

The Paradise Center held its annual fundraiser on Feb. 12 to raise money for all the programs it provides Longboat residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Margaret Dugan, Lindy Jacobi and Judy Behny prepare for the soup and chili cook-off.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 11, 2023
Spanish Main Yacht Club is in full swing

The club held a chili cook-off and welcome back party last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barbara Claudy shops at the Longboat Library book sale on Saturday.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 10, 2023
Books, bargains and lobster on the lawn

The Longboat Library brought the books outside for a sale on Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ann Walborn and Ernie Smith volunteer to assemble care packages for Lutheral World Relief.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 9, 2023
Quilting bee aids in disaster relief

Members of St. Armands Key Lutheran Church met on Feb. 3 to assemble 1,000 personal care packages for Lutheran World Relief.

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