On Patrol Longboat Key Police reports week of January 23, 2026
Jan. 16
Highway
2:46 a.m.
Officer Pescuma was dispatched to the 5300 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive in reference to a highway obstruction. Dispatch advised that...
Shore Restaurant’s Plan for St. Armands Sparks Zoning and ‘Visioning’ Controversy
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
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A high-profile effort to reopen the popular Shore restaurant on St. Armands Circle has ignited a contentious debate over zoning, density,...
Coffee, Resilience, and the Future of Food Trucks on Longboat
LBKNews Special Report
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In the chaotic aftermath of the 2024 hurricane season, sometimes a simple cup of coffee represents more than just caffeine—it represents a...
Legal Reality Check: State Hurricane Law Blocks Longboat from Imposing Strict Occupancy Deadlines
LBKNews Special Report
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As Longboat Key residents and business owners continue the long, emotional slog of rebuilding after the devastating 2024 hurricane season, a contentious...