Notable Births & Deaths for Longboat Key ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Longboat Key. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

• Johnny Brown
  • Actor, singer. He was born in Saint Petersburg (FL) on June 11, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 2, 2022 (a Wednesday) at the age of 84. We don't have any burial details.
  • Saint Petersburg is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnny Brown<1>
• George Washington Cable
  • Author. He was born in New Orleans (LA) on October 12, 1844 (a Saturday) and died in Saint Petersburg (FL) on January 31, 1925 (a Saturday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Bridge Street Cemetery (Hampshire County, Massachusetts).
  • Saint Petersburg is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Washington Cable<1>
• Michael Connor
  • Musician. He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on December 7, 1949 (a Wednesday) and died in Siesta Key (FL) on September 2, 2004 (a Thursday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Mother of God Cemetery (Kenton County, Kentucky).
  • Siesta Key is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Michael Connor<1>
• Robert John Donovan
  • Author. He was born in Buffalo (NY) on August 21, 1912 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Petersburg (FL) on August 8, 2003 (a Friday) at the age of 91. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington County, Virginia).
  • Saint Petersburg is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert John Donovan<1>
• Fred Dugan
  • Professional football. He was born in Stamford (CT) on May 12, 1933 (a Friday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on March 3, 2018 (a Saturday) at the age of 84. He is buried at St. John Cemetery (Fairfield County, Connecticut).
  • Sarasota is located 5 miles [8 km] to the east of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Fred Dugan<1>
• Harry Doll Earles
  • Born: Kurt Fritz Scneider
  • Actor. He was born in Stolpen (Germany) on April 3, 1902 (a Thursday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on May 4, 1985 (a Saturday) at the age of 83. The body was cremated.
  • Sarasota is located 5 miles [8 km] to the east of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Doll Earles<1>
• Tiny Doll Earles
  • Born: Ella Annie 'Tiny Doll' Schneider
  • Actress. She was born in Stolpen (Germany) on July 23, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on September 6, 2004 (a Monday) at the age of 90. The body was cremated.
  • Sarasota is located 5 miles [8 km] to the east of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tiny Doll Earles<1>
• Graeme Edge
  • Full name: Graeme Charles Edge
  • Musician, songwriter, poet. He was born in Rocester (England) on March 30, 1941 (a Sunday) and died in Bradenton (FL) on November 11, 2021 (a Thursday) at the age of 80. We don't have any burial details.
  • Bradenton is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Graeme Edge<1>
• Wes Ferrell
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Greensboro (NC) on February 2, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on December 9, 1976 (a Thursday) at the age of 68. He is buried at New Garden Friends Cemetery (Guilford County, North Carolina).
  • Sarasota is located 5 miles [8 km] to the east of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Wes Ferrell<1>
• Jane Gail
  • Actress. She was born in Salem (NY) on August 16, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Saint Petersburg (FL) on January 30, 1963 (a Wednesday) at the age of 72. She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • Saint Petersburg is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jane Gail<1>
• Bruno Philip Haas
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Worcester (MA) on May 5, 1891 (a Tueday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on June 5, 1952 (a Thursday) at the age of 61. He is buried at Hope Cemetery (Worcester County, Massachusetts).
  • Sarasota is located 5 miles [8 km] to the east of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bruno Philip Haas<1>
• William Bruce 'Billy' Hardwick
  • Professional bowler. He was born in Florence (AL) on July 25, 1941 (a Friday) and died in Bradenton (FL) on November 16, 2013 (a Saturday) at the age of 72. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery (Shelby County, Tennessee).
  • Bradenton is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Bruce 'Billy' Hardwick<1>
• Edith Grace 'The Kid' Houghton
  • Baseball pioneer. She was born in Philadelphia (PA) on February 16, 1912 (a Friday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on February 2, 2013 (a Saturday) at the age of 101. She is buried at Northwood Cemetery (Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania).
  • Sarasota is located 5 miles [8 km] to the east of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edith Grace 'The Kid' Houghton<1>
• Emmett Kelly, Sr.
  • Full name: Emmett Leo Kelly
  • Entertainer, circus clown. He was born in Sedan (KS) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on March 28, 1979 (a Wednesday) at the age of 80.
  • Sarasota is located 5 miles [8 km] to the east of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Emmett Kelly, Sr.<1>
• Jean-Louis 'Jack' Kerouac
  • Author, poet. He was born in Lowell (MA) on March 12, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in Saint Petersburg (FL) on October 21, 1969 (a Tueday) at the age of 47. He is buried at Edson Cemetery (Middlesex County, Massachusetts).
  • Saint Petersburg is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jean-Louis 'Jack' Kerouac<1>
• Terrence McNally
  • Playwright. He was born in Saint Petersburg (FL) on November 3, 1938 (a Thursday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on March 24, 2020 (a Tueday) at the age of 81. We don't have any burial details.
  • Saint Petersburg is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Longboat Key.
  • Sarasota is located 5 miles [8 km] to the east of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Terrence McNally<1>
• Angelo John Poffo
  • Professional wrestler. He was born in Downers Grove (IL) on April 10, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on March 4, 2010 (a Thursday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Sarasota is located 5 miles [8 km] to the east of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Angelo John Poffo<1>
• Edd J. 'Mr. Red' Roush
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Oakland City (IN) on May 8, 1893 (a Monday) and died in Bradenton (FL) on March 21, 1988 (a Monday) at the age of 94. He is buried at Montgomery Cemetery (Gibson County, Indiana).
  • Bradenton is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edd J. 'Mr. Red' Roush<1>
• Dan Rowan
  • Full name: Daniel Hale Rowan
  • Comedian, actor. He was born in Beggs (OK) on July 22, 1922 (a Saturday) and died in Siesta Key (FL) on September 22, 1987 (a Tueday) at the age of 65. The body was cremated.
  • Siesta Key is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dan Rowan<1>
• Thorne Smith
  • Author. He was born in Annapolis (MD) on March 27, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on June 21, 1934 (a Thursday) at the age of 42. He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Queens County, New York).
  • Sarasota is located 5 miles [8 km] to the east of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Thorne Smith<1>
• Harold George 'Hal' White
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Utica (NY) on March 18, 1919 (a Tueday) and died in Venice (FL) on April 21, 2001 (a Saturday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Sarasota National Cemetery (Sarasota County, Florida).
  • Venice is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Longboat Key.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harold George 'Hal' White<1>

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Longboat Key: www.longboatkey.org/

The official website for Manatee County: www.co.manatee.fl.us/

The official website for State of Florida: www.myflorida.com/