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State Pushes Mega-Bridges Forward as Longboat Loses Battle for ‘Modest’ Spans
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
sreid@lbknews.com
The era of the quaint barrier island drawbridge is rapidly coming to an end, and local officials are finding out the...
Massive Bridge and Roundabout Projects Set to Transform Longboat
STEVE REID
Editor & Publisher
sreid@lbknews.com
For residents of Longboat Key, the view from the windshield is about to change dramatically. In a sweeping update on the...
Mission Accomplished: Town Ready to Take a Victory Lap Over Country Club Shores Turn Lanes
Get ready for the metaphorical confetti. On Monday, the Town of Longboat Key paused its regular business to perform a time-honored municipal tradition: the...
Infrastructure Upgrades Begin on St. Armands Artery Despite Concerns
Commuters and residents traversing the John Ringling Causeway—the primary artery connecting downtown Sarasota to the barrier islands—are facing a new logistical reality this week.
The...
2025 in Review — Longboat Key Protects a Legacy: “Gulf of Mexico Drive” Retained in Unanimous Vote
After much contentious debate sparked by state action, Longboat Key’s Town Commission voted unanimously last October to keep the historic name Gulf of Mexico...