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Neighbors

    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Republican Club mingles with town officials

Town officials and residents gathered July 26 at Portofino Ristorante & Bar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The nest excavated on July 25 was mostly likely laid on May 29.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Turtle Watch hatches first public excavation

On July 25, more than 280 people cheered on four hatchlings as they made their way to the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Holly Rolls and Shane Catts own and operate Happy Paddler. File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Happy Paddler officially open for Bayfront business

The company was selected to serve as Bayfront's Park non-motorized watercraft vendor in May.

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  • News
On July 21, Donna Spencer retire from the Town of Longboat Key after more than 26 years on the job.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Happy Retirement, Donna!

On July 21, Donna Spencer, office manager for the Public Works Department, retired.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fire Chief Paul Dezzi reminded the audience that the fire station is open 24/7. Residents should never be afraid of inconveniencing emergency responders.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Aging in Paradise steps up to prevent falls

The resource center hosted its first Falls Risk and Prevention Forum on July 19.

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Joseph Gregorzek Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: July 27, 2017

Joseph Gregorzek, Phyllis Klapman and Elio Martina died.

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Library memberships are $25 a year. Nonmembers are able to purchase books through the Wonderful Wednesday book sales.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Longboat Library books summer reading list

The library has adjusted hours for the summer as well.

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  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2017
Name a Nest

For $25, you can name a Longboat Key turtle nest.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 25, 2017
Longboat Key Chamber hosts Business After Hours

The networking event was held on July 25 at the Bridge Tender Inn and Dockside Bar

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    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • July 25, 2017
Dora's back in print

The retired Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters released her newest book in June.

  • Longboat Key
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Event hosts Sue and Burt Borgelt
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 24, 2017
Christ Church congregates for dinner

Members gathered at a Lido Key home for the catered dinner.

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Marie Pelicano photographed these birds flocking on the shore of Lido Key. Shorebirds’ lives depend on healthy coastal features such as beaches, water and dunes.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2017
Your Florida birds

These are a few bird-centric photos submitted by readers to our weather and nature photo contest.

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Patsy McLaughlin, Pat Johnson, Clarice Schetter
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 21, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel hosts summer barbecue

Congregation members gathered July 20 in the fellowship hall.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 21, 2017
Families explore Sarasota Bay with Mote

Mote's Mommy and Me camp scoped out the water on July 20 for various marine life.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 21, 2017
Young Professionals Group recognizes Young Professional of the Year

The Community Foundation's Murray Devine received the inaugural Young Professional of the Year Award

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