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Longboat Key | News

Resident Terri Driver spotted a green iguana on a Longboat Key beach.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 7, 2024
Invasive green iguana spotted on Longboat

Green iguanas are considered an invasive species in Florida and should be removed, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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A backhoe sits on the beach as Sarasota County continues reopening preparations.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 6, 2024
Tourism groups work to boost tourism for season after two hurricanes

Visit Sarasota County and the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau hope to shine a positive light on the area through campaigns and promotions to key markets.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Crews work at the sand pile station at Coquina Beach which sifts sand left behind by Hurricane Helene's surge.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 6, 2024
Sand removal on Longboat expected to begin early December

The sand removal process will be handled by the State after vegetation, construction and demolition debris removal from Gulf of Mexico Drive is completed.

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  • News
Sarasota, Manatee county 2024 general election results
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2024
Sarasota, Manatee county 2024 general election results

The 2024 general election was held Nov. 5. The voter turnout was high in both Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Elections
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 5, 2024
Dates set for March 2025 Longboat Key election

The general election will take place on March 11, 2025, and a preliminary election, if necessary, will be held on Jan. 28, 2025.

  • Longboat Key
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Tennis pro John Eagleton hopes to be a key part of the new phase at Cedars Tennis Resort and Club.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 5, 2024
Cedars Tennis Resort enters new era in adding tennis pro John Eagleton

The staff at Cedars and new Tennis Director John Eagleton are hoping to lean on Eagleton's expertise and tennis connections to build Cedars as a popular tennis resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
People line up to vote at the polling station at Siesta Key Chapel Tuesday afternoon.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • November 5, 2024
Voters turn out in high numbers in Sarasota, Manatee

Manatee County appears to see record turnout; Sarasota just shy of 1992 mark.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blackburn Point Swing Bridge was built in 1925.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 4, 2024
A decision looms for the Longboat Pass Bridge's replacement

Transportation officials are studying options for a new bridge on the north end of Longboat Key.

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  • News
Sutter Roofing came to the aid of the Ski-A-Rees water ski team recently with the company's massive crane to help lift the bleachers out of the water. The bleachers had blown into Sarasota Bay as a result of Hurricane Milton.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 3, 2024
Sarasota roofing firm provides pick-me-up with crane for water skiing nonprofit

Despite seeing his business multiply after the storm, the president of Sutter Roofing believes it's important to take time out to help the community.

  • Sarasota
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The St. Regis Longboat Key opened in August during a big celebration of the long-anticipated resort.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 2, 2024
St. Regis opens a new wealth of possibilities for Longboat Key

After a decade of twists and turns, the St. Regis Longboat Key introduces a different level of luxury for the island — with a nod to the noted property that preceded it.

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Captain Rick McCoy gives directions to the next debris collection site.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 30, 2024
Longboat Key receives additional police support from state agencies

To help with traffic control and deter looting, the Longboat Key Police Department is receiving supplemental patrols from departments from Jacksonville to Miami.

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  • News
A lot near Jungle Queen Way has been used as a collection site for the town's debris contractors.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 29, 2024
Town makes progress in debris cleanup after hurricanes Helene, Milton

Here's what to know about the latest status of debris cleanup on Longboat Key and the complications of the town's different types of roads.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A 10,887-square-foot condominium on Longboat Key has sold for $21.24 million at St. Regis Longboat Key.
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 28, 2024
Longboat Key condo sells for $21 million

The 11,000-square-foot combined waterfront unit is the largest condominium sale in Sarasota County history.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ripped-up drywall in Carolyn Wedekind's house shows how high the water rose during Hurricane Helene's storm surge.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 26, 2024
LBK condo federation informs residents about post-storm recovery

The federation hosted a virtual webinar that involved restoration experts, insurance adjusters and town personnel to share helpful tips to prepare for and recover from storms.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A funding source is one of the challenges in developing a canal maintenance program.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 25, 2024
Commissioners wary of assessment for post-hurricane canal upkeep

Longboat Key commissioners now want to tread lightly about imposing additional tax assessments for the canal maintenance program during the town’s hurricane recovery.

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Kelly Shrout, one of the main coordinators of the Friendship Garden at Longboat Island Chapel, takes a look at one of the butterfly plants in the garden. Volunteers recently helped spruce up the community garden that holds the memories of many residents who have contributed to rebuilding since hurricanes Helene and Milton.
  • January 14, 2026
New year brings renewal to Friendship Garden
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All appears back to normal in some areas of St. Armands Circle, such as the sidewalk and landscaping aside Columbia Restaurant. Many storefronts, however, remain vacant 15 months after Hurricane Milton.
  • January 14, 2026
St. Armands resilience allocation brings 'sense of accomplishment'
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The home at 355 W. Royal Flamingo Drive was built in 1964 and has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,273 square feet of living area.
  • January 14, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 22 to Jan. 2 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key
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Cyclists utilize the bike lanes on Gulf of Mexico Drive along the newly completed Country Club Shores turn lane project portion of the street. The 0.84-mile segment marks the first example of the town’s Complete Streets vision.
  • January 14, 2026
Longboat Key approves short list of transportation projects
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Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport served more than 4.5 million passengers in 2025.
  • January 13, 2026
Sarasota airport smashes passenger count record at 4.5 million

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