On Patrol Longboat Key Police reports week of August 16, 2024
The following are actual police reports as written by Longboat Key Police Officers. They are edited for length, punctuation and to protect privacy.
Aug. 9
Fishing
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Peripheral neuropathy: Challenges and remedies
Dr. Kitt Chojnicki-Hill
Guest Columnist
news@lbknews.com
We will soon be heading into a specifically challenging time of year for people who suffer from peripheral neuropathy. Walking on...
Boat blaze destroys 65-foot yacht as investigation focuses on batteries
Longboat Key Fire Chief Paul Dezzi says that Lithium batteries likely exacerbated a boat fire last week that destroyed a 65-foot yacht at the...
Sarasota flooded with concerns after Debby drops 12 inches
At first Longboat and Sarasota were nervous with Tropical Storm Debby approaching. But soon, a small amount of relief washed over our region when...
Fruitville’s wetlands are swimming with birds
MICHAEL GIVANT
Contributing Columnist
givant@lbknews.com
In the heart of an industrial park a mile from the 300 acres of wetlands called Celery Fields is a secluded, large...