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Neighbors

    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2018
Bashaw sons, moms dance night away

Mothers, sons celebrate season of love.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 22, 2018
St. Mary swings into golf tournament

The Men's Club hosted its annual golf tournament Feb. 22 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby and Staples Area Vice President John Rash
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 22, 2018
Staples rolls out Mote's new break room

In November, Mote was selected as the winner of the Ultimate Breakroom contest sponsored by Staples.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 22, 2018
Seaplace hosts Italian feast

The complex’s clubhouse turned shades of red and green for the buffet dinner Feb. 21.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 21, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Rotary, Business Alliance unite

Networking event highlights eduction, business and service.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 21, 2018
Christ Church cooks up monthly dinner

About 200 congregants gathered for a presentation on the Pinecraft community Feb. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Siesta Beach is now the second-best beach in America, according to a TripAdvisor report.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 21, 2018
Siesta Beach falls to No. 2 ranking

In the 2018 Travelers' Choice Awards, Siesta Beach lost out on the No. 1 spot to Clearwater Beach.

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  • Katie Johns
  • February 21, 2018
Garden Club's home tour to show of gems of Longboat Key

This year's tour, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 3, will feature five homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kevin Swan and Shaina (Frisch) Swan were married last month.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 21, 2018
Your Town: Plan with a hitch

Stories from your neighbors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dan DiNatale was studying at Savannah College of Art and Design. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 21, 2018
Danny's Dream: How one Longboat couple is remembering their son

The first ever Danny's Dream event will be held on Saturday, March 24 in celebration and remembrance of Dan DiNatale and to raise money for Ewing Sarcoma research.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 21, 2018
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Schneiderman Home

One of the original Whitney Beach cottages will be part of the Garden Club home tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 21, 2018
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Gerich Home

The north end home will be on display for the annual home tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Casa Del Mar has one of the new posters at its beach access. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 21, 2018
Turtle Watch signs make moves

Ringling College of Art and Design and the Town of Longboat Key teamed up to make a new poster design. Now, those posters are popping up around the island.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 21, 2018
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Country Club Shores Home

The new home will be on display during the Garden Club's Home Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 3.

  • Longboat Key
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Taylor Rahn poses with his award and Steven and Simeon Brubacher, two of the five people he rescued.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 21, 2018
Longboat Key police give out award to hero

Taylor Rahn, who rescued five people from the water after their canoe capsized, was given a citizen citation Feb. 20.

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