🌱 How new sand and storm-debris deals could reshape Longboat Key’s future

Coffee in hand, Longboat Key? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How new sand and storm-debris deals could reshape Longboat Key's future
• How did Longboat Key's go-to event musician build his remarkable career?

Also on today's calendar: Free Fashion Show for a Cause and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with a t-storm or two, temps: high: 89, low: 77.
• Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dredging, debris disposal outlined in Longboat interlocal agreements (yourobserver.com) — Longboat Key has approved two key interlocal agreements that shape how its beaches are nourished and how storm debris will be handled after future hurricanes. One deal secures first claim on sand from the next New Pass dredging, while another lets the town haul disaster debris to Sarasota County sites, with FEMA reimbursement pursued afterward.
   

• A familiar face on Longboat Key's music scene shares his story (yourobserver.com) — Longboat Key residents will recognize musician Tim Michael McCaig, whose performances anchor community open houses, Arts in April events, and Chamber networking nights at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort. Now a full-time island resident, he shares how his Brooklyn roots, cruise-ship gigs, and resort work led to a career entertaining Gulf Coast crowds, and where locals can follow his upcoming shows.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Longboat Key

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Free Fashion Show for a Cause →
  Lockwood Ridge Road, Lockwood Ridge Rd,
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Chart House - Prisoner Wine Dinner - Longboat Key →
  Chart House, 201 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Charter Review Committee Meeting →
  Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key
  9:00 am
Monday September 28
• Town Commission Regular Workshop →
  Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Rd, Longboat Key
  1:00 pm
• Town Commission Special Meeting - Budget Hearing →
  Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key
  5:01 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Charter Review Committee Meeting →
  Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key
  9:00 am
Tuesday October 13
• Let's Talk Longboat →
  Bayfront Park Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key
  3:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• 2026 Sound of Style Fashion Show →
  The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, 1601 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key
  6:00 pm
• The Sound of Style Fashion Show →
  The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, 1601 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key
  6:00 pm
• Chart House - Rodney Strong Wine Dinner - Longboat Key →
  Chart House, 201 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 17
• Hispanic Heritage Night.
  Palm View Elementary School Palmetto, FL 34221
  8:00 am
• CRA Meeting →
  Bradenton Beach, FL Calendar Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
  9:30 am
• French Conversation and Culture Group
  Gulf Gate Public Library, 7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota
  10:15 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Bradenton Beach. Apply here.
• Benderson Development Company posted a job opening for Administrative Assistant - Property Management in Sarasota. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Longboat Key here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cortez

• 'We made a lot of cool things.' This Cortez bakery is closing after 5 years (bradenton.com)
• RoadWatch – 09-16-26 (islander.org)
• Fire & Stone owners move toward reopening (islander.org)

Bradenton Beach

• Coquina Beach renourishment project underway (amisun.com)

Sarasota

• Popular Downtown Sarasota Restaurant Abruptly Closes (patch.com)

Ok Longboat Key! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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