Sandbags distributed on Longboat Key for hurricane season

By Dana Kampa
| 8:30 a.m. July 11, 2025

The town of Longboat Key distributed sand to residents July 3 to help guard against flooding during hurricane season.

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The town of Longboat Key is helping residents prepare for flooding this hurricane season with sandbag distributions.

Public Works officials held the first distribution July 3 at Broadway Beach Access, near Whitney Beach. Residents will also be able to pick up bags from 8-11 a.m. Aug. 7 and Sept. 4.

Anyone who is a resident, local business owner or property owner can collect bags, but they must present proof of residency.

Participants can collect a maximum of 10 sandbags, though they can bring additional empty bags to fill if needed.

For tips on preparing for hurricane season, visit LongboatKey.org.

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Dana Kampa

Dana Kampa is the Longboat Key neighbors reporter for the Observer. She first ventured into journalism in her home state of Wisconsin, going on to report community stories everywhere from the snowy mountains of Washington State to the sunny shores of the Caribbean. She has been a writer and photographer for more than a decade, covering what matters most to readers.