The Town Commission and especially the community should be wary of two changes to Longboat Key’s building and zoning codes that threaten to undermine the integrity of the island.

Will this contribute to the beauty of the town and its eventual prosperity and quality of life? It would be foolhardy to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.

Both controversial code changes were approved by the LBK Planning and Zoning Board. Commision to debate on Tuesday

The City will be offering up to 50,000 free masks to residents and visitors throughout the city over the next week.

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Bird Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key latest sales through June 11, 2020

The following are actual police reports as written by Longboat Key Police Officers. They are edited for length, punctuation and to protect privacy. June 19 Traffic citation 9:37 a.m. Officer Schoepfer observed a vehicle transport tractor-trailer parked in the bike and turning lane on the northbound lane in the 4400 block of Gulf of Mexico […]

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Villagers say the infusion of hoards of restaurant patrons undermines the otherwise residential character of the Village.

LBK Fire Chief Paul Dezzi warns in certain spots – near inlets, piers and sandbars – the currents can be fierce.