Longboat Key News

T.S. Isaac

Memorandum Date: August 23, 2012 TO:                   Town Commission FROM:              Dave Bullock, Town Manager SUBJECT:         Tropical Storm Isaac – Update #1 – August 23, 2012 – 5:00 PM Tropical Storm Isaac is currently projected to emerge off the coast of Cuba...

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Debby is not welcome back…

Debby paid us a visit, we do not want her (or any of her friends) to return.  She brought tropical-storm strength winds (up to 60 mph), but most damages in the area were mild. By 2 a.m. on Sunday, Public...

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Internet Access Offline

We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties with our Internet connection due to the weather. We are working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. If you need to contact us today, please call 941-383-1083. (Our email is currently...

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Preparing for a hurricane

Hurricane season runs from June through November.   Longboat Key Fire Chief Paul Dezzi suggests that to get through a hurricane season people need to “be prepared, stay informed and leave in an evacuation.” Dezzi suggests arranging ahead of time for a...

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Update on Publix…

A little rain can’t stop these construction workers. The walls of the new Publix continued to rise up last week, depsite bad weather that no doubt put a damper on construction.  At the new CVS, contractors worked on the columns...

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Longboat Key Grocery Delivery Service

Need an option for groceries while Publix is closed?   Current Concierge, LLC  will be happy to set up a pre-arrival vacation grocery delivery for you to Longboat Key, FL.  Grocery Delivery is a great way to save time during...

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Clyde Miller obituary

Many of you knew Clyde Miller who was manager of The Beachcomber for 2 separate stints.  We were saddened to hear of his passing and wanted to pass the information on to you. Clyde Miller, 86, of Sun City Center,...

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Plan your summer vacation

What is better than a week at the beach?  A week at the beach with one free night!  We have many units that are participating in our summer special, pay for 6 nights, stay for 7. Call us today –...

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Publix construction…

As reported in this week’s Longboat Observer: “Here’s the dirt on the new Publix: Currently you’ll see lots of it at the construction site. The mounds of fill dirt at the Avenue of the Flowers property will be used to...

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