In previous seminars to prepare the community, Longboat Key officials and others emphasized the importance of staying ...

After weathering four powerful hurricanes in two years, Florida Gulf Coast residents are preparing for the 2025 hurricane ...

Jentzen Barton, Longboat Key assistant fire chief, said most of the damage from Milton was because of wind. “We got really lucky with storm surge. We didn’t get the big storm surge across the ...

"We certainly got the highest storm surge we've ever had in our recorded history," Tipton said. Longboat Key’s fire protection was compromised after the storm surge caused a leak in the reserve ...

As climate change makes hurricanes stronger and more intense, meaning higher wind speeds, heavier rainfall and more severe storm surge, island communities like Longboat Key are particularly ...

Although still pending Town Commission approval, Longboat Key's five-year capital plan includes several drainage improvement ...

Longboat Key resident Kellie Day says Hurricane Helene storm surge flooded her home and it was time to go higher. Day said she expects the elevation of the house to be complete in two weeks ...

Middle of Longboat Key to Englewood: Surge of 4 to 7 feet. Englewood to Flamingo: Surge of 3 to 5 feet. Charlotte Harbor: Surge of 3 to 5 feet. Tropical Storm Helene is expected to ...

Longboat Key officials said the storm surge from Milton wasn’t nearly as high as predicted, but the island still suffered. The roads now not only covered with debris from Helene, but piles of ...

This precautionary measure protects infrastructure from storm surge and high winds. The shut-off for Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, the Town of Longboat Key, Bird Key ...

The sun was unforgiving above Pastor Julia Piermont and her volunteers Monday as they carried waterlogged books out of the Christ Church of Longboat Key’s annex library. The small building ...