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Longboat Key

Gary Coffin points to where his boat was floating during the peak of Hurricane Helene's storm surge.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 1, 2024
Longboat commissioner got stuck on boat during Hurricane Helene

The day Hurricane Helene passed by Longboat Key, District 1 Commissioner Gary Coffin ended up spending the night on his boat to prevent it from slipping away.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Resident calls police, accuses neighbor of cutting sprinkler lines
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 1, 2024
Resident calls police, accuses neighbor of cutting sprinkler lines

After receiving a high utility bill and finding a cut sprinkler line, a resident was suspicious that her neighbor was to blame. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Flooding in St. Armands Circle Park after Hurricane Helene.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • September 30, 2024
Hurricane Helene greatly affects St. Armands Circle and Longboat

Longboaters and St. Armands Circle business owners share how Hurricane Helene impacted them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sand from Longboat Key's beaches created dunes along Gulf of Mexico Drive after Hurricane Helene's storm surge.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2024
Supplies, comfort stations set up on Longboat

Items available include ice, water, sports drinks, tarps and food for residents following Hurricane Helene.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Supplies are being distributed at several locations in Sarasota and Manatee counties for people needed assistance after Hurricane Helene.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2024
Water, food, supplies available for those needing help after Helene

Resources are standing by across Sarasota County.

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Hurricane Helene's strong storm surge wiped out the first floor of many beachfront homes.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2024
County offers instructions for applying for FEMA assistance

Guidelines include applying for specific hurricane relief and damage from multiple storms.

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  • News
Sand from Longboat Key's beaches created dunes along Gulf of Mexico Drive after Hurricane Helene's storm surge. All residents were allowed back to their homes on Sunday, Sept 29.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2024
Longboat Key allows residents back on the island

A 7 p.m. curfew is still in effect for all on the island, and the New Pass Bridge is the only access point.

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  • News
Some houses along Gulfside Road were completely destroyed.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 28, 2024
Longboat Key works to recover from 'truly historic' storm

Facing gas leaks, water main breaks and electricity problems, officials are urging residents that the island is not ready to welcome them back yet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Owner Scott McDonald said that Crab and Fin has never gotten such damage from a hurricane.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • September 28, 2024
St. Armands business owners assess damage from Hurricane Helene

"There was probably not one business on the Circle that wasn't affected by the storm," said Carolyn Conner, manager of Cigar Paradise.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sand from Longboat Key's beaches created dunes along Gulf of Mexico Drive after Hurricane Helene's storm surge.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 27, 2024
Longboat Key officials say more help is on the way, reentry timeline still uncertain

Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi told community representatives there’s still uncertainties with the town’s water supply and infrastructure following Hurricane Helene.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carolyn Conner and Jake Wright put hurricane shutters at Cigar Paradise.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • September 25, 2024
St. Armands Circle and Longboat residents prepare for Hurricane Helene

Business owners plan to stay up for most of Wednesday and close on Sept. 26 for safety concerns due to the incoming hurricane.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key beaches were relatively empty before Hurricane Helene.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 25, 2024
Evacuation ordered for Longboat Key ahead of Hurricane Helene

As Tropical Storm Helene strengthened into a hurricane around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Longboat Key officials advised residents that an evacuation order was in effect for residents.

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The Town of Longboat Key will fund a $2.948 million beach nourishment at Gulfside Road in FY25.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 25, 2024
Fiscal year 2025 earns final approval from Longboat commission

Of the town’s $145.4 million spending outlined in a five-year capital plan, 53% — about $77 million — is expected to come in fiscal year 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Richard Cannon was a set designer at Florida State University Asolo Conservatory for over 30 years.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • September 25, 2024
Former Asolo set designer will host his first art show at All Angels Gallery

Richard Cannon plans to bring his realistic drawings to the island at the All Angels By Sea Episcopal Church Gallery in October and November.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 60 Lighthouse Point Drive has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 7,170 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 25, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 9-13 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Lighthouse Point tops the week's sales at $10.15 million.

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  • Real Estate
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Artist JC Wayne hangs the ninth and final piece in her series "Atomic Universe," the latest installation at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church. The display will be up throughout the holiday season.
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Locations of the new St. Armands speed tables are marked in red.
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St. Armands speed humps will be replaced with permanent speed tables
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