Carter Weinhofer

The work will likely close the shoulder areas of the Cortez Bridge area intermittently through the year.

Sometimes, the officers of Longboat Key find themselves acting as animal control for the island's residents.

Looking at the year to come, here are a few projects or topics that will likely move along.

The town of Longboat Key still has seats open for the upcoming Citizens Academy starting on Jan. 15.

The responding officer heard some laughter, but no suspicious activity. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Following the departure of Chief of Police George Turner, Town Manager Howard Tipton said the town will stick with the interim chief until setting priorities for the new chief.

The Longboat Key Garden Club brought local coastal experts to inform residents about the importance of Florida-friendly vegetation when restoring landscaping after the hurricanes.

In honor of Jean Flanigan, her family donated the accessible beach wheelchairs to the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department for the public to use.

The state is supplying Longboat Key’s Planning, Zoning and Building Department with additional staff to help with an influx in storm-related permitting.

The gift shop offering unique gifts and from local artists opened in November 2024 but had a ceremony to celebrate the opening with the local community.