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

Longboat Key's first fiscal year 2026 budget discussion focused on $166.8 million in capital improvement projects over the ...

Sea turtles face natural obstacles like a changing beach topography and artificial lights, but the organization said, ...

Residents met with federal, state, and Sarasota County officials to discuss concerns about the upcoming hurricane season.

LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. — One of the most significant changes a property owner can make to be better prepared for storm season is to elevate their home. Longboat Key resident Kellie Day says ...

Damaged by the wind and waves of 2024’s mean hurricane season, Longboat Key’s iconic Wicker Inn Beach Resort announced ... Since October, when photos of the extensive damage first appeared on the ...

As is often the case in Washington, the local dollars were collateral damage in a broader political ... Among the sacrifices: $3 million for a Longboat Key storm resiliency project.

We will have survey crews head to Meade County and southern Jefferson County today to assess storm damage. Additional surveys may be needed as well when more details and reports come in.

LONGBOAT KEY, Fla ... on everything from flood prevention to mitigation steps to lessen damage from future storms starting Monday February 10th through the 22nd. FEMA specialists will be on ...

SIESTA KEY, Fla ... identified by last year's storm events. County officials are reviewing existing ordinances from the city of Sarasota and the town of Longboat Key as potential models ...

But through teamwork, determination and grit, some restaurants recovered in record time—like Longboat Key’s Maison Blanche, which was up and running just weeks after the storms passed.

“Our tactical first-in team arrived on Longboat Key … at 8 a.m. We fared well overall with most of the damage being remnants from Hurricane ... rendering it impassable immediately after the storm. To ...