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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Longboat Key Garden Club members considered what improvements they may be able to help further at the island's parks, including Joan Durante Park, during a recent meeting with Sarasota Bay Estuary Program's Ryan Gandy.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 16, 2026
What's to come at Longboat Key's parks?

Longboat Key Garden Club members recently evaluated the future of the island's parks and how to improve them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kim Fenwick and Susie Hettmansperger have co-chaired the Trash to Treasure rummage sale since 2020, and this year's sale on Valentine's Day weekend saw a tremendous turnout, they said.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 16, 2026
Trash to Treasure sale shown love

The Gulfshore of Longboat Key community was abuzz with activity as thrift shoppers found all manner of goods at the Trash to Treasure sale.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Artist Jonell Yoekel showcases her nature photography at the Women's Guild Valentine's Day-themed art show on Feb. 10 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 16, 2026
Valentine's Day-themed art show gives back to community

Women's Guild members hosted a packed house for their second-annual art show to support student scholarships.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
About 130 Longboaters turned out to join "Choirpalooza" at the Feb. 15 service at Christ Church of Longboat Key to sing "The Old Hundredth Psalm Tune."
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 15, 2026
'Choirpalooza' unites 100-plus community members in song

Longboaters lent their voices to the musical event on Feb. 15, singing one of Christianity's best-known tunes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Diane Collins, Sandy Ruppert and Linda Pike were among the record 150 attendees at the Feb. 11 at the Longboat Key Resort for the Go for the Cure kick-off game day.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 13, 2026
Go for the Cure kickoff sees record attendance

Through an afternoon of canasta and mahjong, Longboat Key Club members raised funds for Breast Health Sarasota Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key resident Patrice Fanning started off serving as an officiant for friends, and she is now expending her work into an official business.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 11, 2026
Longboaters in love can keep it local with new wedding officiant business

Longboat Key resident Patrice Fanning recently started her new business, Forever without Borders, to offer wedding officiant services here or wherever couples need her.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Harry's Continental Kitchens General Manager Hal Christensen said his family has been glad to support the Longboat Key Garden Club through all the iterations of Taste of the Keys. The event celebrates 15 years of raising funds for local scholarships this year.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 11, 2026
Tasty treats promised for Taste of the Keys 2026

The Longboat Key Garden Club's main fundraiser celebrates 15 years of tantalizing taste buds by partnering with Longboat's premier eateries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
High school sweethearts Jean and Joe Kane made sure they were keeping pace together when they bought a tandem bicycle for their 25th wedding anniversary. They shared advice on how to ride through life together ahead of Valentine's Day.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 11, 2026
High school sweethearts share advice on pedaling through life together

This Longboat Key couple bought a tandem bike for their 25th wedding anniversary, a practical and sentimental approach to taking on life together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
There was some tough competition in this year's Superb Owl "Most Valuable Predator" contest. Wanda, one of the bird rescue's resident barred owls, won the title of "Best Defense."
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 10, 2026
Whoooo is the MVP of Save Our Seabirds' owlery?

City Island's bird rescue center called on community members to help decide which of its feathered friends would take the title.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key’s social media presence is thanks in large part to Tina Adams, whose duties include leading a communications team who regularly post infographics, flyers and breaking news alerts to its Facebook, Instagram and X pages. On a Thursday afternoon, Adams walked over to the police station to meet with Police Chief Russ Mager to film the latest video series shared by the town: A Minute with Mager. Adams helped get the right take with the chief, tweaking the script and discussing what was important to include and what could be left out.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • February 10, 2026
Tina Adams' role with Longboat has grown over 26 years

A snapshot of the duties and life of the person who works to keep residents and media updated about services on the Key, both big and small.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Danielle Gladding, Salvation Army Capt. Jim Curry and bellringing coordinator Chris Sachs, a former club president, celebrate a stand-out year for donations.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 10, 2026
Longboat bellringers ring in record contribution

The drive for the Salvation Army topped charts in Sarasota County, tipped by an anonymous $50,000 Christmas Eve donation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Old Salty Dog welcomes surprise Olympian guest
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 9, 2026
Old Salty Dog welcomes surprise Olympian guest

Pommel horse gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik, who competed for the United States in the Olympic Games in Paris, recently stopped by the City Island spot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Frank Martucci, joined by Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Danielle Gladding and his wife, Katherine Martucci, explains what compelled him to give back his 50/50 raffle winnings from the Lawn Party to support the Children's Guardian Fund.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 8, 2026
Kiwanians present record-breaking check from Lawn Party

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key contributed a total of $123,900 to the Children's Guardian Fund, boosted by Frank and Katherine Martucci's raffle contribution.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Everything from fun fashion to deals on furniture can be found at the upcoming Trash to Treasure rummage sale.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 7, 2026
Trash to Treasure sale making its return

The Gulfshore of Longboat Key mobile home park is making preparations for the upcoming rummage sale.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chefs Justin Kurtz and Ismael Flores showcase some of Mar Vista’s signature dishes.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 6, 2026
Innovative chef at Mar Vista honors tradition — and keeps reinventing it

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub Executive Chef Justin Kurtz shares how he reinvents the classics at the iconic Longboat Key restaurant.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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