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Longboat Key | News

A partially destroyed home in the Twin Shores community on Longboat Key after Hurricane Milton.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 14, 2024
Two hurricanes in two weeks. What’s next for Longboat Key?

One brought a devastating storm surge, another’s winds added to the destruction. Longboat Key officials weigh in on what recovery will look like in the coming months.

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Debris remained a problem down many Longboat Key streets after Hurricane Milton.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 14, 2024
Water and power restored on Longboat Key

The island's utilities have been restored as of Monday, Oct. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hurricane Milton's strong winds added many downed trees to the debris that was left behind by Hurricane Helene.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 13, 2024
How to get help after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Local, state and national resources are available for those who suffered losses during both hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ringling Museum officials report damage caused by Hurricane Milton was minimal.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2024
Ringling Museum campus partially reopens Monday

Museum officials say buildings on the campus suffered minimal damage and the collections are safe.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Back for a second time in 10 days to assess the damage to the Old Salty Dog: Daughter Emma Blair, manager Josh Shear, general manager Amy Blair and Bill Blair.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 12, 2024
Two City Island institutions pick up pieces to keep going

Helene and Milton battered the Old Salty Dog and New Pass Grill & Bait Shop. But they plan to come back — yet again.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brock Patterson, senior pastor at Longboat Island Chapel, and his dog Pippa
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 12, 2024
Longboaters find optimistic situation as they return home

Structures on the island remained intact, while the significant flooding of Hurricane Helene did not reoccur.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
FPL and Pike electric trucks at Tuttle Avenue and Fruitville Road head out on their calls on Aug. 5, 2024, following Hurricane Debby.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2024
FPL customers in Sarasota, Manatee face post-Milton outages

In a note to customers on its website, Florida Power & Light says its crews are in the hardest hit areas. "We ask for your patience as we work around-the-clock to get Florida back to normal."

  • Sarasota
  • News
The sand pushed ashore during Hurricane Helene gives credence to the Sandcastle Hotel.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 11, 2024
A tour of Lido, St. Armands keys reveals less damage than Siesta Key

The picture was the same — the ravages of Helene’s flooding on the contents of homes and the giant felled trees from Milton’s winds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A U.S Coast Guard helicopter rescues a fishing boat captain who survived Hurricane Milton 30 miles off Longboat Key Thursday, Oct. 10.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2024
Boat captain survives Milton clinging to cooler off Longboat Key

His boat became disabled as hurricane approached, the Coast Guard said.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key Fire Department Personnel shared photos of the island taken Thursday, Oct. 10, after Hurricane Milton passed through Sarasota.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 10, 2024
Longboat Key to open for residents Friday

Town crews spent Thursday assessing damage from Hurricane Milton and working with the Florida Department of Transportation to clear debris from the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hurricane Milton at 9 p.m. Oct. 9, 2024, shortly after making landfall near Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2024
Hurricane Milton news, updates in Sarasota, Manatee

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Lido and Siesta keys at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9 as a Category 3 storm. Access to the barrier islands, including Casey, Manasota, Siesta and Longboat keys, remains closed as the post-storm search-and-rescue mission is completed.

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The yacht Blue Symphonie sits in a slip at Marina Jack in Sarasota. The boat's owner said he would ride out Hurricane Milton on board.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • October 9, 2024
While many evacuate for Hurricane Milton, some choose to stay

Not everyone heeds orders to leave the water's edge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene passed, the region prepares for Hurricane Milton to make landfall.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2024
Residents make last-minute preparations for Milton

Residents make last-minute preparations for Milton With the storm expected to make landfall early Thursday morning, locals scramble to complete their to-do lists to secure their homes and businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lieutenant Kerri Brooks and Firefighter Paramedic Jay Gosnell demonstrate the Lucas 3 CPR device.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 9, 2024
Longboat Key Fire Rescue receives CPR device through state grant

The department recently added a LUCAS 3 CPR device to its arsenal, which is a machine firefighter paramedics use to deliver high-quality, safe chest compressions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brian Walton points to the water line left on some of the bird enclosures closer to the water. These are occupied by water-tolerant birds like pelicans and cormorants.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 8, 2024
Hurricane Helene floods Save Our Seabirds, results in one casualty

The nonprofit on Ken Thompson Parkway is working to recover after Hurricane Helene’s storm surge brought up to 4 feet of water throughout the facility.

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The estate at 6610 Gulf of Mexico Drive provides access to Sarasota Bay.
  • February 18, 2026
Longboat Key estate, designed by prominent architect, listed for $22M
2
Artist Michelle-Marie Heinemann recently created the non-profit Flower Tree Foundation to facilitate bringing art installations to public spaces. She stands next to a larger-than-life statue that is part of her daisy series of statues, the first public installation she brought to the New College of Florida.
  • February 18, 2026
Sculptor explores the power of the flower for community unity
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The home at 144 Harrison Drive sold for $2.15 million. Built in 1933, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,743 square feet of living area.
  • February 18, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 2-6 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key
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Boat lifts flank each side of the canal in a Country Club Shores neighborhood. The town of Longboat Key is preparing to enact a continuous canal maintenance program that would include flat fees and ad-valorem assessments for residents.
  • February 18, 2026
The ins and outs of Longboat's proposed canal maintenance program
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Longboat Key Police Officer Dallas Troyer will soon perform marine patrols on a Sea-Doo GTX 170, the newest piece of LKPD equipment secured through West Coast Inland Navigation District grant funds.
  • February 18, 2026
Police department utilizes grants to expand equipment and capabilities

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