Manatee County blames algae for funky flavored LBK tap water
Manatee County officials are warning residents that their drinking water may smell or taste bad because of an algal bloom in the Lake Manatee...
Lifeguard rescues nine swimmers from rip current on Lido
An off-duty lifeguard in Florida is being lauded for rescuing nine swimmers in distress who were swept out by a rip current over the...
On Patrol Longboat Key Police reports week of June 28, 2024
The following are actual police reports as written by Longboat Key Police Officers. They are edited for length, punctuation and to protect privacy.
June 28
Boat
10:50...
Longboat Key & Sarasota Letters to the Editor week of June 28, 2024
Longboat Key News and Sarasota City News encourages Letters to the Editor on timely issues. Please email to: letters@lbknews.com or mail to PO Box...
Torrential Tuesday
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
sreid@lbknews.com
Year after year, Longboaters and Sarasota residents brace for storms. They do so watching frenetic newscasts and make a decision whether...