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Longboat Key

New plan gives regional organization direction to address barrier island traffic

Some of the possible solutions, such as an extended turn lane at the Cortez Road intersection, could provide higher-level fixes to the barrier island traffic congestion in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Latest News

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  • June 20, 2025
Longboat Key's new police chief has plenty 'left in the tank'
2
  • June 20, 2025
Mattison's opens at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
3
  • June 18, 2025
Mote Marine begins its process of moving aquarium
4
  • June 18, 2025
St. Regis looks for parking at neighboring Seaplace complex
5
  • June 18, 2025
Sound issues persist on Jewfish Key sandbar and surrounding waters

Neighbors

  • June 20, 2025
Longboat Key Freedom Fest leader returns
  • June 18, 2025
Outgoing Bird Key Yacht Club commodore reflects on tenure
  • June 17, 2025
Longboat Chamber launches new travel club
  • June 16, 2025
All smiles no trash at Mote's Sea to Shore: Clean and Explore Event

Business

  • June 6, 2025
New owners of Euphemia Haye excited to save 50-year-old restaurant
  • June 3, 2025
Secur-All Insurance returns to Longboat Key's Bay Isles area
  • May 13, 2025
New retail, lifestyle shop to open on St. Armands Circle
  • May 7, 2025
Families celebrate reopening of trendy tot boutique on St. Armands

Cops Corner

  • June 17, 2025
Business wanted attack bird removed from premises

Staff attempted to block off a safe entry to deal with a bird that continued attacking customers. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • June 10, 2025
Man found taking quick nap on roadside after work

An officer stopped to check on the man, who said he was just hoping to rest before biking home. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Real Estate

  • June 18, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for June 2-6 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club on L’Ambiance Drive tops the week’s sales at $3.2 million.

  • June 12, 2025
Longboat Key mansion listed for $35 million

The Serenissima property spans nearly 20,000 square feet and has 145 feet of beach frontage.

  • June 11, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for May 26-30 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Queen's Harbour home on Fair Oaks Place tops the week's sales at $2.5 million.

  • June 4, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for May 19-23 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Bay Isles on Harbor Cay Lane tops the week’s sales at $9.5 million.

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Opinion

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  • June 18, 2025
  • By Matt Walsh
Fascist kings behead you
2
  • June 17, 2025
  • By Paul Grove
WEDU PBS isn't a luxury. It's a necessity.
3
  • June 4, 2025
  • By Letter to the Editor
Republicans against Trump must stand up

Photo Galleries

  • June 16, 2025
All smiles no trash at Mote's Sea to Shore: Clean and Explore Event
  • June 9, 2025
Keeping 'America's best beach' sharp for World Ocean Day
  • June 9, 2025
From aluminum to acrylic, St. Armands gets crafty
  • June 2, 2025
Zota Beach Resort sets the scene for local business connections
  • May 26, 2025
Bird Key honors fallen heroes Memorial Day weekend
  • May 24, 2025
Work on Butterfly Garden restoration gets underway
  • May 17, 2025
Longboat Key's yearlong residents enjoy high time for tea
  • May 12, 2025
Despite rain showers, St. Mary celebrates May flowers
  • May 7, 2025
Families celebrate reopening of trendy tot boutique on St. Armands
  • May 5, 2025
Teen Court benefits from latest FemCity fashion fundraiser
  • May 5, 2025
Kentuckians in Longboat Key root on derby contestants
  • May 5, 2025
Corvette fans rejoice at return of beloved car showcase

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