Longboat Key officials closed the two-lane road around noon.

Longboat's marine presence allows help to respond quickly. Part of two stories on the police department's water rescue apparatus.

Officer Josh Connors patrols waters off of Longboat on Sunday, June 30. Part of two stories on the police department's water rescue apparatus.

FDOT plans to monitor effects of the temporary humps, then decide if raised crosswalks make sense. The installation was pushed back a week due to inclement weather.

They won't get them all, but the derby aims to cut down the invasive population.

Break-in reported at Broadway Street beach access on July 6.

The mobile service provider included Longboat among dozens of North American cities and towns in its efforts.