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Longboat Key | News

Traffic often backs up from the Cortez Bridge intersection onto Longboat Key during peak season.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 17, 2025
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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Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Kim Verreault (right) speaks at the June 9 town commission meeting alongside Diane Lopez, board chair.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 15, 2025
Longboat approves one-time increase in Chamber of Commerce grant

The town of Longobat Key usually makes a $7,500 annual contribution to the Chamber of Commerce, but Mayor Ken Schneier suggested an increase to help with hurricane relief.

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Construction for the Country Club Shores turn lane project began in mid-February.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 13, 2025
Country Club Shores turn lane construction ahead of schedule

The project is on track to be 60% complete by the end of June, meaning the contractors are ahead of schedule based on the Dec. 31 deadline.

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The house at 845 Longboat Club Road spans nearly 20,000 square feet.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • 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.

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Susan Phillips and Town Manager Howard Tipton.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 12, 2025
Town of Longboat Key receives communication excellence awards

The Florida Municipal Communicators Association recognized the town of Longboat Key and Susan Phillips, assistant to the town manager and public information officer, for exemplary work in local government communications.

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Longboat Key commissioners continue to meet about a fair canal maintenance tax for town residents.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 11, 2025
Commission finds consensus on canal maintenance tax method

Although it's still not finalized, the method would combine ad valorem and non-ad valorem assessments to fund Longboat Key's canal dredging program.

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    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 10, 2025
To reconfigure or build more space will be an important question for Longboat staff

Longboat Key officials plan to embark on a facility study to see what space is available, and what may be needed, to accommodate town staff.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2025
Sarasota, Manatee counties offer free sandbags

To help residents prepare for hurricane season, Sarasota and Manatee counties will hold self-service sandbag filling at multiple locations.

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A draft rendering shows the view from the terrace, overlooking the Town Center Green.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 4, 2025
Longboat library will be named for Buchanan

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan since 2007 has donated $1 million to the project.

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Breeze OnDemand operates in three zones of Sarasota County much like private ride-sharing services and delivers riders door to door, though not necessarily solo or non-stop.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 4, 2025
New fares for Sarasota's Breeze OnDemand begin July 1

The proposal to make rides free for 80-and-older passengers could reappear in 2026.

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The Residences at The St. Regis Longboat Key is at 1591 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 4, 2025
New construction leads to 5.39% increase in Longboat Key property values

Notable projects like the St. Regis Longboat Key sparked the increase in property values in 2025.

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A Starbucks is planned to come to Longboat Key sometime in 2025 or 2026, depending on permitting and construction.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 4, 2025
Starbucks still planned for Longboat Key plaza

Despite common beliefs, Longboat Key has no prohibition on franchises or chains, but the property would need a special exception from the Planning and Zoning Board to put in a restaurant.

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The main observation deck of Quick Point Nature Preserve offered guests a prime view of Sarasota Bay. The structure disappeared after the hurricanes.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 3, 2025
After Longboat nature parks receive cost-saving bid, staff prep for construction

The repairs were originally slated to cost $2 million but will now cost around $700,000. Bids for other projects, like the town docks, are still pending.

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Hurricane Milton made landfall on Oct. 9, 2024.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 31, 2025
What to know for the 2025 hurricane season

In previous seminars to prepare the community, Longboat Key officials and others emphasized the importance of staying prepared and heeding directions.

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Red drum would be raised in an underwater pen, about 40 miles from area beaches.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 29, 2025
EPA approves aquaculture operation offshore Sarasota

Red drum would be raised in an underwater pen, about 40 miles from area beaches.

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The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and town of Longboat Key joined forces to organize the first Let’s Talk Longboat business roundtable June 17 at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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Planning, Zoning and Building Director Allen Parsons, Public Works Director Charlie Mopps and Town Manager Howard Tipton speak to residents at a Let’s Talk Longboat meeting, a monthly get-together given the moniker “Tip Talks.”
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The Manatee Belle can carry more than 90 passengers.
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The pink house at 501 General Harris St. has had water, sewer and electricity cut off for months, and the third floor patio door has remained open rain or shine.
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Pink house's new auction date set
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