Gary Coffin News Today

The department received official accreditation status on Feb. 22 after a three-year process.

Residents, town staff and project leads gathered around the main valve on Feb. 7 to turn the water on.

Rick Piccolo's presentation highlighted the area's recent growth and future plans for expanding and improving the airport.

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi led the first meeting of a resident committee aimed at a more cohesive emergency management effort.

Longboaters enjoyed dishes from more than 25 local restaurants at the Kiwanis Club's biggest fundraiser of the year.

The public hearing on Oct. 2 saw no public comment and a stamp of approval on the new parking lot plans.

Three Longboat Key town commissioners will join statewide committees to exchange ideas with other local officials.

The first public hearing for Longboat Key’s fiscal year 2024 budget included a change to the millage rate and public comment about the personnel increase.

Longboat Key commissioners Debbie Murphy and Gary Coffin recently attended the first of two sessions of the Florida League of Cities' Institute for Elected Municipal Officials.

At a Bernalillo County Detention Facility Advisory Board meeting Wednesday afternoon, there was a discussion of the recent deaths.