The Florida Department of Transportation started removing Gulf of Mexico Drive signs in Longboat Key last week, signaling what could lead to a name...

Debate is on: Drawbridge or fixed span at Longboat Pass?

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lbknews - July 15, 2024

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is weighing three options: either a low or mid-level bascule type of drawbridge, or what is referred to...

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FAILURE TO ACT: St. Armands Flooding Crisis Threatens Regional Economy, Evacuation

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Sound Ordinance: Sarasota Adopts New Standards Amid Downtown Conflict

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The Sarasota City Commission unanimously approved a key revision...

Once Upon a Gala: Dreamers Academy Shines Brightly at the Westin Sarasota

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STEVE REID Editor & Publisher sreid@lbknews.com The ballroom of the Westin Downtown...

The Longboat Loop: 81 and Back in the Driver’s Seat

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STEVE REID Editor & Publisher sreid@lbknews.com The familiar, guttural rumble of Detroit-engineered...

Heroes on Court: Longboat Key Club Employees Honored for Saving a Life

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A dramatic life-saving effort at the Longboat Key Club...