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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Julie Madison takes a fuel break with the help of a pair of her kayaker support crew on April 21.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 12, 2022
Cortez woman swims a lap around Longboat Key

Battling waves, wind and 72-degree water, 34-year-old Julie Madison completed a trio of Sarasota-area challenges with the April swim.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 11, 2022
Got a grad? We want to hear about them

The Longboat Observer will celebrate the class of 2022 in an upcoming issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In a remarkable adaptation, a fawn's spotted coat blends in with the dappled pattern of sunlight on the forest floor, helping conceal them from predators. (Photo courtesy of Miri Hardy)
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  • Miri Hardy
  • May 10, 2022
White-tail deer were nearly hunted to extinction

One of Myakka State Park's earliest managers helped relocate and breed the species that now thrives.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rev. Dave Marshall stands in front of the spot where the memorial will be.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 9, 2022
All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church plans pet memorial

The church will redo part of its garden to make a space for people to grieve their pets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 6, 2022
Kitty Michael International Invitational draws golfers to Longboat Key Club

More than 100 golfers played at the club from May 2-6 in the amateur tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 6, 2022
The Paradise Center celebrates members and board

Members came to the building to celebrate their support and whack a pinata.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 6, 2022
Longboat Harbour celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Residents gathered near the bay to eat tacos and drink margaritas.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 6, 2022
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key to celebrate 50 years with brunch

The Lazy Lobster will host the club's anniversary celebration on May 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 5

Monique Palladino captured this bald eagle near its nest on Buttonwood Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lisa Baskfield and Julia Yesler
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 4, 2022
Longboat Key full-timers look forward to slower season

Although season gets longer every year, full-time residents look forward to less traffic and a lighter calendar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Board chair Kathie Roberts, Marc and Ruthellen Rubin and chamber of commerce ambassador Kellie Spring hold the ribbon while interim CEO Nelle Miller prepares to cut it.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 2, 2022
Jewish Family and Children's Services celebrates opening Longboat Key facility

The chamber of commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and representatives from JFCS spoke about the work on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 29, 2022
Longboat Key Garden Club hosts Arbor Day picnic

The club took the time to honor their scholarship and grant recipients from the past year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 28

Gary Wise took this photo of the surf on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 27, 2022
Sarasota Pen Women award annual scholarships

In total, 13 local students won for art, writing and music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 27, 2022
Women's Golf Association ends season on Longboat Key

The golf group played together for the last time on April 26.

  • Longboat Key
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