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By Lauren Tronstad
December 20, 2022

Town Commission contemplates contents of complete streets plan

Commissioners directed staff to seek out an FDOT study for potentially lowering the speed limit in front of Bayport Condominiums to 35 mph.

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By Lauren Tronstad
December 16, 2022

Longboat Key fire station receives national design awards

The station designed by Sweet Sparkman Architecture received awards from Firehouse Magazine and The Architect's Newspaper.

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By Lauren Tronstad
December 15, 2022

Longboat Fire Department celebrates annual awards ceremony

Lt. Ron Koper received the department's award for Employee of the Year.

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By Lauren Tronstad
December 14, 2022

Hurricane season wraps up on Longboat Key

The town spent about $645,000 in preparation and recovery from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

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By Lauren Tronstad
December 13, 2022

Reports give potential solutions on neighborhood flooding, sea level rise

Raising roads, changing the flow of flood water and shoreline stabilization are among suggestions for improving flooding issues in Sleepy Lagoon and Buttonwood Harbour neighborhoods.

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By Lesley Dwyer
December 8, 2022

$100,000 donation helps stop sex trafficking nationwide

Christ Church made a $50,000 donation matched by The Patterson Foundation to cover startup costs for Selah Consulting.

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By Lauren Tronstad
December 12, 2022

Three of nine Longboat cell poles now on the job

The remaining six poles are expected to be on air in the coming weeks, according to a statement from Verizon.

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By Lauren Tronstad
December 8, 2022

Town identifies options for avoiding July meeting near holiday weekend

Commissioners unanimously passed a motion to schedule a June 30, 2023, special meeting to cover business scheduled for July 3.

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By Eric Garwood
December 7, 2022

Busy season arrives on Longboat Key

Longboat's tourist time looks hearty with Southwest Florida vacationers scrambling to find winter accommodations.

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By Lauren Tronstad
December 7, 2022

Longboat commission refrains from involvement in Asplen firing

The town commissioners' discussions centered on concern for appearing partisan in their decision when their goal is the opposite.

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By Amanda Postma
December 6, 2022

Longboat Key tennis pioneer Nick Bollettieri dies

One of the sport's most influential teachers, Bollettieri launched the tennis school at the iconic Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

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By Lauren Tronstad
December 6, 2022

Bay Isles traffic agreement approved, pickleball plans move forward

The proposed pickleball court plans will visit the Longboat Key Town Commission again at its Jan. 9 meeting.

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By Lauren Tronstad
December 5, 2022

Former NYPD detective moves up to sergeant with Longboat Police

Sean Butler joined barrier island's department in May.

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By Eric Garwood
December 2, 2022

Penthouse, home sales set Longboat Key price records

An En Provence property and a home in Bay Isles sold within two weeks of each other.

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By Lauren Tronstad
November 30, 2022

Almost done: Long-running Longboat Key projects near completion

Underground utilities and a sea level rise study are among projects near completion at the end of the year.

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