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Longboat Key

Aquatic exercise offers a host of benefits for "vintage bodies," including low-impact resistance training, stress relief and cardiovascular fitness.
    By
  • Mirabai Holland
  • August 11, 2024
The way of water: How aquatic exercise can benefit seniors

Aqua workouts are easy on joints, relief stress and can improve strength and cardiovascular fitness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
In addition to benefiting native flora and fauna, wetlands within and upstream of urban areas are particularly valuable for flood protection.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • August 11, 2024
Myakka wetlands reduce downstream flooding

By containing waters, flooding in the park supports natural and human communities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Flooding near the dock on Linley Street.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 10, 2024
Full scope of Debby’s damage still to be determined, Longboat officials say

A preliminary assessment estimates that 35-40 structures were damaged by flooding.

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Longboat Island Chapel members bring lunch to the Longboat Key Fire Department.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • August 9, 2024
Longboat Island Chapel treats Longboat firefighters to lunch

Every summer, the chapel shows its appreciation to first responders by bringing them food throughout their busy days.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tweaks made to Longboat’s final recommended budget for FY25
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 9, 2024
Tweaks made to Longboat’s final recommended budget for FY25

The final recommended budget for fiscal year 2025 included changes in revenue and some expenditures ahead of the next budget meetings on Sept. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On the left, the canopy of the worst-scoring site in Suncoast Waterkeeper's new mangrove survey. On the right, healthy mangroves at the survey's reference site.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 8, 2024
Mangroves are healthier when allowed to grow naturally, research shows

Suncoast Waterkeeper’s pilot study will help advocate for stricter enforcement of mangrove protection regulations.

  • Longboat Key
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A rendering of the planned new Bird Key Yacht Club building.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 7, 2024
Bird Key Yacht Club looks toward future with new club building

The club's new $20 million building will be hurricane-resilient and compliant with federal regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Temple Beth Israel on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • August 7, 2024
Longboat congregations use summer to renovate

Temple Beth Israel and Longboat Island Chapel discussed current and future renovation plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 614 Owl Way has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,366 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 7, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for July 22-26 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Owl Way tops the week's sales at $2.4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Commissioner-At-Large BJ Bishop and Scott Dudley with the Florida League of Cities Advocacy Committee.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 7, 2024
Commissioner Bishop takes on new committee for Florida League of Cities

This will be Bishop’s first year on the Resolutions Committee, which sets the FLC’s legislative priorities.

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  • News
If rescued turtles need rehabilitation, they may end up at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 7, 2024
Rescues, rehab and forensics aid Mote’s research on local species

Information gathered from rescue calls, necropsies and bone research can help to tell stories of local species.

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  • News
Enough of the smearing
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 7, 2024
Enough of the smearing

Dishonest tactics and dirty falsehoods disgust voters. One Manatee candidate decided not to take it anymore.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Water made the road nearly impossible around the 4700 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 6, 2024
Hurricane Debby brought unexpected amounts of water to LBK

The storm left many parts of Longboat Key flooded, and water damage was the main issue seen by the town's damage assessment team.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Firefighters responded to a fire Aug. 5 aboard a 65-foot yacht at the Longboat Key Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2024
Yacht sinks after fire at Longboat Key Club

Lithium batteries may have caused all-night blaze, officials say.

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A sign in the north-end Village warns drivers of high water after Hurricane Debby passed Longboat Key.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 6, 2024
See the impact of Hurricane Debby around Longboat Key

Although it didn't experience a direct hit from the storm, Longboat Key still saw flooding, rainfall and heavy winds.

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Irrigation regulations have been increased as the region continues to see impacts from an extended drought.
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After 50 years of change, the best things stay the same at this stalwart shop

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