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Longboat Key

Steve Branham said Susan Phillips and Phyllis Black will be back as pancake creators this year.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 27, 2019
Kiwanis Club cooking up annual pancake breakfast

This year’s breakfast is from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 30 and will benefit the club's scholarship fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Church members packed 1,000 kits for Lutheran World Relief Services. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 27, 2019
Sending care from afar

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church members packed 1,000 care kits for Lutheran World Relief.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 27, 2019
Longboat Island Chapel to host first-time fundraiser

A Charity Affair will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the chapel and will benefit Feeding Empty Little Tummies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 27, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Nothing to see here

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The inaugural tournament will benefit the foundation's general fund.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 26, 2019
Longboat Key Foundation to host inaugural golf tournament

The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. on March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Demolition of the Amore building is nearly complete.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 26, 2019
Several key issues face Longboat in the next weeks, months

Commission will hear a lot of these topics.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Resort at Longboat Key Club General Manager Jeff Mayers cuts the ribbon on the pickleball courts.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 26, 2019
Resort at Longboat Key Club serves up new pickleball courts

The tennis courts near Portofino were converted into four pickleball courts following an increased interest in the game.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paid parking began in the garage on March 13.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 26, 2019
St. Armands leaders monitor paid parking

More than a month into the implementation of paid parking on St. Armands Circle, city officials continue to report positive trends.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 24, 2019
Sleepy Lagoon gathers for neighborhood bash

More than 100 Sleepy Lagoon residents enjoyed a buffet dinner March 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Event hosts Chuck, Sue and Tom DiNatale
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 23, 2019
Danny's Dream supports Ewing sarcoma research

The second annual event was hosted on March 23 in the Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 22, 2019
Garden Club rocks the boat at Dinner and a Movie

The club hosted its annual Dinner and a Movie event on March 22 at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Patrons of Dinner and a Movie in 2018 enjoyed dinner before sitting down to watch Kurt Russell's "Captain Ron.''
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 21, 2019
Longboat Garden Club prepares for Friday's Dinner and a Movie

Fundraiser planned at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marie Wyatt, Kitty Bystrom, Pat Helmuth and Marge Nuzzo
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 21, 2019
Seaplace takes a dip in the pool

Longboaters threw the party on March 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 21, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 21

Tina Mulligan captured this moment from Longboat Key after it rained.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 21, 2019
Longboat Town Hall showcases local talent

On March 20, Longboat Key Town Hall was buzzing with activity for the 4th Annual Artists' Reception.

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