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Observer Staff
September 29, 2024

Longboat Key allows residents back on the island

A 7 p.m. curfew is still in effect for all on the island, and the New Pass Bridge is the only access point.

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Petra Rivera
September 28, 2024

St. Armands business owners assess damage from Hurricane Helene

"There was probably not one business on the Circle that wasn't affected by the storm," said Carolyn Conner, manager of Cigar Paradise.

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Observer Staff
September 24, 2024

Hurricane Helene news, updates in Sarasota, Manatee

Cleanup begins across the region following Hurricane Helene's landfall Thursday night as a Category 4 storm.

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Carter Weinhofer
September 27, 2024

Longboat Key officials say more help is on the way, reentry timeline still uncertain

Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi told community representatives there’s still uncertainties with the town’s water supply and infrastructure following Hurricane Helene.

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Carter Weinhofer
September 25, 2024

Evacuation ordered for Longboat Key ahead of Hurricane Helene

As Tropical Storm Helene strengthened into a hurricane around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Longboat Key officials advised residents that an evacuation order was in effect for residents.

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Carter Weinhofer
September 25, 2024

Fiscal year 2025 earns final approval from Longboat commission

Of the town’s $145.4 million spending outlined in a five-year capital plan, 53% — about $77 million — is expected to come in fiscal year 2025.

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Carter Weinhofer
September 25, 2024

Longboat Key finds potential new funding for Broadway Roundabout

Town staff recently heard from the regional Metropolitan Planning Organization, which said it might have enough funds in fiscal year 2025 or 2027 to cover the remaining $3.2 million needed.

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Carter Weinhofer
September 24, 2024

Town engages in ownership discussions about pedestrian underpass

The Bay Isles Association recently approached the town of Longboat Key about taking over ownership of the island's only pedestrian underpass along Gulf of Mexico Drive.