The Libby Family

Arrived on the Key in 1990

The Libby family arrived on the Key in 1990 when Father Bob Libby became the rector and headmaster of St. Christopher’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church and Montessori School. With the help of the church they purchased an apartment in the Island House, where they still live. Lynne, a professional artist, dove into the Miami art community as well as the life of St. Christopher’s and the Key. She sang in the choir, and along with Jo and John Watkins supported the ministry to the homeless at the New Life Family Shelter. She was also elected to represent the Episcopalians at their National Assembly governing body.

Best Artist

On the art scene, “The Islander News” named her the community’s “best artist” five years in a row. As such she has been a featured artist at the Key Biscayne Rotary Art Festival and has brought home blue ribbons from shows across the country, including the Coconut Grove and University of Miami art festivals. In addition, her creations have made their way to Russia, India, South Africa, Germany and the United Kingdom. 

To contact her, email Lynnelibbyart@aol.com

Children and Grandchildren

The Libby children and grandchildren have found the Island Paradise to be a desirable target for vacations and holiday ventures. Pictured below are Bob and Lynne along with the John Libby family on an Easter visit.

Father Bob often describes his eight years at St. Christopher’s as “from survival to service.” His arrival in 1990 coincided with the economic collapse of Pan Am and Eastern Airlines, not to mention Hurricane Andrew as well as a number of financial institutions. Nonetheless, by the grace of God, the congregation held together, and the school expanded from a pre-kindergarten and kindergarten to a full Montessori elementary school.