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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Pumps Over Pavement: Sarasota County Rejects Barriers, Authorizes $13.5M to Keep St. Armands Dry and Passable

lbknews - December 20, 2025

The “Flat Rate” Illusion: How Longboat’s Revenue Soared While Your Tax Rate Stayed the Same

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STEVE REID Editor & Publisher sreid@lbknews.com If you’ve looked at your property...

Sarasota’s Record Turtle Numbers Mask a Silent Crisis

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The numbers emerging from Sarasota’s barrier islands this year...

Sleet and Cabbage Return Home: Mote Marine Celebrates Release of Manatee Rehab Patients

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In a major milestone for local marine conservation, Mote...

The “Safe” Sport Fallacy: Why Pickleball is Sending More Seniors to the ER Than Tennis

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