Longboat Key public meetings in 2025
45 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will approve the October 21 and November 18, 2025 meeting minutes and set the next regular meeting for January 27, 2026. It will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026‑05, which amends the Comprehensive Plan’s Recreation and Open Space Element. The board will also continue discussion on draft ordinances revising solar energy systems in the Town Code and revising the Tree Ordinance’s single‑family exemptions.
- Approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2026‑05 Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Recreation and Open Space Element)
- Continued discussion of draft ordinance revising solar energy systems in the Town Code
- Continued discussion of revisions to the Town’s Tree Ordinance regarding single‑family exemptions
Town Commission
The Longboat Key Town Commission will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including adjustments to solid waste disposal tipping fees and emergency management fees. The body will also approve a third amendment to the Town Attorney contract and a budget amendment for purchase order carry-overs. Additionally, the commission will consider a request to waive a public forum permit fee and amend the 2026 meeting schedule.
- Ordinance 2025-11 amending Town Code Chapter 51 regarding charges, rates, and billings
- Resolution 2025-37 adjusting service rates for solid waste disposal and tipping fees
- Resolution 2025-34 establishing emergency management fees
- Resolution 2025-33 amending the FY 2025-2026 budget for purchase order carry-over
- Resolution 2025-35 authorizing participation in the Sarasota School Board Convocation of Governments
Consolidated Retirement System Board of Trustees
The Longboat Key Consolidated Retirement System Board of Trustees will meet to review interim financial statements, approve invoices, and consider contract renewals for legal and actuarial services. The meeting includes reports from the investment consultant and attorney.
- Approval of Invoices: Warrant Dated November 21, 2025
- Lorium Law Contract Extension
- Foster & Foster Contract Expiration
- Quarterly Investment Report (September 30, 2025)
- Resource Centers 2025 SOC 1 Type 2 Audit Report
Investment Advisory / Finance Committee
The Investment Advisory/Finance Committee will approve the minutes from the April 25, 2025 meeting, review the quarterly investment reports ending September 30, 2025, receive the unaudited preliminary financial report for that quarter, and adopt the calendar of meetings for 2026. The public will also have an opportunity to be heard.
- Approval of minutes from the April 25, 2025 meeting
- Quarterly investment reports ending September 30, 2025 presented by Chandler Asset Management
- Preliminary unaudited financial report for the quarter ending September 30, 2025
- Adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-01, which would add Section 150.02 for mandatory structural inspections and amend multiple sections of Chapter 158 zoning code. The meeting also includes workshop discussions on draft amendments for solar energy use (FLU Policy 1.1.4) and revisions to the Town’s Tree Ordinance, covering replacement ratios and fund costs. Standard agenda items such as public comments, staff updates, and setting the next meeting date are also scheduled.
- Ordinance 2026-01: adds mandatory structural inspections (Section 150.02) and amends Chapters 150 and 158 zoning code sections
- Workshop discussion of draft amendment options for solar energy use (FLU Policy 1.1.4)
- Workshop discussion of revisions to the Town’s Tree Ordinance, including tree replacement ratios and fund costs
- Setting future meeting date: December 16, 2025 regular meeting
- Public to be Heard: opportunity for public comments not on the agenda
Town Commission
The Town Commission will review several updates, including the 2026 legislative session outlook, the status of the beach update, a land acquisition fee study, and green initiatives. It will also discuss property tax reform. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda materials.
- 2026 Legislative Session Outlook
- Status of the Beach Update
- Land Acquisition Fee Study
- Green Initiatives Update
- Property Tax Reform
Town Commission
The Longboat Key Town Commission will approve the minutes from the prior meeting and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Items include amending the 2025 meeting schedule, setting the 2026 election dates, adopting a board and committee communication policy, and confirming authority to remove advisory board members. A resolution will amend the FY 2025 budget, and another will repeal two earlier resolutions. The meeting will conclude with manager and attorney evaluations and public comments.
- Approve minutes from the previous meeting
- Amend the 2025 Town Commission meeting schedule
- Adopt ordinance establishing 2026 election dates
- Adopt resolution amending the FY 2025 budget
- Adopt ordinance on board and committee communication policy
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2025‑12, which amends sections of the town's administrative fines and subdivision regulations. The board will continue workshop discussions on proposed solar energy ordinance amendments and revisions to the Tree Ordinance. An overview of Ordinances 2025‑08 and 2025‑09 will be presented, and the board will address rescheduling its January and February 2026 meeting dates.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025‑12 amending Chapter 33 and Chapter 157 provisions
- Workshop discussion of draft solar energy ordinance amendments (presentations by Florida Power and Light and SolarSource)
- Workshop discussion of revisions to the Town’s Tree Ordinance (presentation by UF/IFAS)
- Overview of Ordinance 2025‑08 (email and communications policy) and Ordinance 2025‑09 (removal of advisory board members)
- Rescheduling of January and February 2026 Planning & Zoning Board regular meeting dates
Town Commission
The Town Commission meeting includes a discussion on a local road name change. Several agenda items have no accompanying materials. No other specific decisions are detailed in the agenda.
- Local road name change
Town Commission
The Longboat Key Town Commission meeting will approve the minutes from the previous session and consider several resolutions (2025-24, 2025-26, 2025-28). It will also review ordinances on travel reimbursement, communications and email policy, and authority to remove board members. Additional items include a hurricane season recovery update, an appointment to the Consolidated Retirement System Board of Trustees, and a request for a public‑forum permit fee waiver.
- Resolution 2025-24
- Resolution 2025-26
- Resolution 2025-28
- Ordinance 2025-06: Travel reimbursement
- Ordinance 2025-08: Communications and email policy
Town Commission
The Town Commission is meeting to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the associated millage rate. The body will also review updates to capital improvements and building and fire department fees.
- Resolution 2025-16: Fiscal Year 2026 millage rate
- Resolution 2025-17: Fiscal Year 2026 budget
- Ordinance 2025-08: Amending the Capital Improvements Element
- Resolution 2025-15: Building and Fire Department fees
- Resolution 2025-23: Extension of building permit fee waiver for storm-related damage
Town Commission
The Town Commission is holding a workshop to discuss several operational and policy items. The session includes reviews of waste management and a proposed communications plan.
- Canal Navigation Maintenance Program
- 2026 Legislative Priorities
- Proposed Ordinance 2025-08 regarding Email and Communications Plan
- Waste Management presentation
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold workshop discussions on renewable energy options and revisions to the Town's Tree Ordinance. The board will also review 2025 legislative updates that may require amendments to the Town Code.
- SolSmart technical review of the Town's Code of Ordinances regarding renewable energy
- UF/IFAS presentation on Tree Ordinance best practices by Alyssa Vinson
- Review of 2025 legislative updates for Town Code compliance
Town Commission
The Town Commission will consider resolutions regarding agreements with the Florida Department of Transportation and interlocal personnel sharing. The body will also certify annual assessment rolls for two utility undergrounding projects and discuss building permit fee waivers.
- Resolution 2025-18: Annual assessment roll for Gulf of Mexico Drive utility undergrounding
- Resolution 2025-19: Annual assessment roll for Neighborhood utility undergrounding
- Resolution 2025-21: Utility work agreement and escrow with Florida Department of Transportation
- Resolution 2025-25: Landscaping and brick paver maintenance agreement with Florida Department of Transportation
- Ordinance 2025-06: Amending Town Code Chapter 40 regarding travel reimbursement
Town Commission
The Longboat Key Town Commission will hold a special meeting to decide the FY26 millage rate and budget, and to amend the capital-improvements schedule. No additional materials have been provided for the items listed.
- FY26 millage rate adoption (Resolution 2025-16)
- FY26 budget adoption (Resolution 2025-17)
- Capital-improvements schedule amendment (Ordinance 2025-05)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing regarding a variance request for a waterfront property. The board will also administer an oath to new member Howard Cohen.
- P-VAR-25-001: Request to reduce required gulf waterfront yard from 150 feet to 104.75 feet at 3315 Gulf of Mexico Drive
- Administration of oath for new member Howard Cohen
Consolidated Retirement System Board of Trustees
The Consolidated Retirement System Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting to receive routine updates, approve minutes, and review financial and benefit reports. No substantive policy decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Oath of Office for new trustee John DeCaro
- Election of Board Secretary
- Approval of May 16, 2025 meeting minutes
- Quarterly Investment Report (June 30, 2025) by Graystone Consulting
- Approval of November 21, 2025 invoices warrant
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing regarding a variance request for a property at 350 North Shore Road. The board will also receive an overview of Florida Sunshine Records Law and Quasi-Judicial Hearings from the Town Attorney.
- Variance request PV25-0001 for 350 North Shore Road to allow a boat dock and lift projecting 76 feet from the Mean High-Water Line
- Administration of oath for new member Howard Cohen
- Town Attorney overview of Florida Sunshine Records Law and Quasi-Judicial Hearings
Town Commission
The Town Commission is holding a special meeting to establish the maximum tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. The body will also consider a Community Development Block Grant agreement and a board appointment.
- Setting of maximum millage rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
- Community Development Block Grant agreement funding
- Appointment to Consolidated Retirement System Board of Trustees
Town Commission
The Town Commission is meeting for a special workshop to review the FY26 budget. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- FY26 Budget review
Planning & Zoning Board
The board will discuss potential updates to the Town's Tree Ordinance following a recent commission exemption for storm-damaged trees. Members will also review the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Work Plan regarding renewable energy assistance through SolSmart.
- Discussion of revisions to the Town’s Tree Ordinance
- Discussion on renewable energy use options via SolSmart (FLU Policy 1.1.4)
- Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
- Administration of Oath for members Ronald Ginsberg and David Lapovsky
Town Commission
The Town Commission will review a resolution for solid waste service rate adjustments and an amendment to the FY25 budget. The body will also receive updates on the Country Club Shores turn lane project and canal program funding.
- Resolution 2025-14: Solid waste service rate adjustment
- Resolution 2025-20: Amending FY25 budget
- Country Club Shores turn lane project update
- Canal program funding methodology
- Longboat Key Chamber funding
Town Commission
The Longboat Key Town Commission is holding a special workshop meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. The agenda includes public comment and adjournment, with the primary item being a discussion of the upcoming budget. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget
Town Commission
The Longboat Key Town Commission holds a workshop to discuss multiple items including a request from the Bay Isles Association regarding dedication of Bay Isles Parkway and a pedestrian underpass. Also on the agenda are updates on the Planning, Zoning, and Building Department's permitting system, the Community Hall, and the Utilities Underground project.
- Bay Isles Association request for dedication of Bay Isles Parkway and pedestrian underpass
- Planning, Zoning, and Building Department permitting system update
- Community Hall update (no materials provided)
- Utilities underground update
- Public to be heard and reports
Consolidated Retirement System Board of Trustees
The Consolidated Retirement System Board of Trustees will review the annual valuation report from Foster & Foster and hear investment consultant recommendations on private credit and private equity from Graystone Consulting. The board is also set to approve interim financial statements, invoices, and benefit approvals, and will elect a board secretary.
- Annual Valuation Report by Doug Lozen of Foster & Foster
- Quarterly Investment Report and Private Credit & Private Equity Recommendations by Graystone Consulting
- Approval of Invoices: Warrant Dated May 16, 2025
- Election for Board Secretary
- Benefit Approvals
Special Magistrate
The Special Magistrate will hold a hearing to address a contested parking citation. The body will also approve previous meeting minutes and set the next hearing date.
- Contest of PD Citation B02154 regarding Section 72.01A(B) (Parking prohibited in certain places) involving respondent Christian Patterson
- Approval of November 13, 2024 hearing minutes
- Scheduling of next hearing for June 20, 2025
Town Commission
The Longboat Key Town Commission is holding a special workshop to hear public comment and host a meet-and-greet for residents interested in serving on the town's boards and committees. No votes or substantive decisions are scheduled; the session is primarily for recruitment and orientation.
- Meet-and-greet session for citizens interested in serving on town boards and committees
Town Commission
The Town Commission will review emergency authorizations for the Town Manager and Town Attorney. The body will also discuss amendments to the tree code and the Sarasota County Infrastructure Surtax revenues.
- Resolution 2025-11: Emergency authorization to Town Manager
- Resolution 2025-13: Authorization to Town Manager and Town Attorney
- Ordinance 2025-04: Amending Chapter 98, Tree Code
- Resolution 2025-12: Amending Sarasota County Infrastructure Surtax revenues
- Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) mid-year update
Investment Advisory / Finance Committee
The Investment Advisory/Finance Committee will elect a chair and vice-chair, consider reappointments of resident members, and approve prior minutes. They will also review quarterly investment reports from Chandler Asset Management and the annual audit/ACFR from Mauldin & Jenkins CPAs.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chairman
- Reappointments of Resident Elect Members
- Approval of minutes from January 24, 2025
- Quarterly Investment Reports ending March 31, 2025 from Chandler Asset Management
- Auditors’ Report and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for September 30, 2024 from Mauldin & Jenkins CPAs
Citizens Tax Oversight Committee
The Citizens Tax Oversight Committee will hold a routine meeting to discuss a finance presentation, review a draft memo to the Town Commission, and approve minutes from April 2024. No specific spending or policy decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Swear in new committee member
- Approve minutes from April 8, 2024
- Finance presentation and discussion
- Review draft memo to Town Commission
Town Commission
This is a strategic planning retreat for the Longboat Key Town Commission. The agenda includes discussion of strategic planning topics (items 04A-04E) and a review of the Commission Email Policy (item 04F). Public comments are heard early in the meeting. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda materials.
- Strategic planning discussion (items 04A-04E)
- Commission Email Policy review (item 04F)
- Public to be heard (no materials provided)
Town Commission
The Longboat Key Town Commission is holding a special workshop meeting. The only substantive item on the agenda is written commentary from civic organizations, churches, and associations. No other materials were provided for the remaining agenda items.
- Written commentary from civic organizations, churches, and associations (Item 4A)
Town Commission
The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including a fiscal year 2025 budget amendment, an extension of storm-damage building permit fee waivers, and a tree protection ordinance. Consent items include approval of minutes, a joint meeting with Manatee County, an investment policy update, and annual beach funding. A cost update on the Broadway Roundabout project and commission committee appointments are also on the agenda.
- Resolution 2025-06: Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment
- Resolution 2025-09: Extension of storm-damage related building permit fee waivers
- Ordinance 2025-04: Tree Protection
- Broadway Roundabout Cost Update
- Resolution 2025-10: Annual Beach Funding
Town Commission
The Longboat Key Town Commission is holding a statutory meeting. The only substantive item is the certification of election results from the recent municipal election, as most other agenda materials are not available.
- Certification of election results (Item 3)
Town Commission
The Town Commission holds a workshop to receive presentations on four topics: a new online floodplain management system, an overview of GIS including a sea level rise application, an update on the Broadway Street at Gulf of Mexico Drive roundabout, and a canal navigation maintenance program update. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Overview of new online floodplain management system
- Overview of GIS including sea level rise application
- Broadway Street at Gulf of Mexico Drive (SR 789) roundabout update
- Canal navigation maintenance program update
Town Commission
The Town Commission will consider adoption of Resolution 2025-07 for the 2024 Multi-Jurisdictional Program for Public Information Plan, and receive updates on the Sea Level Rise and Resiliency Comprehensive Adaptation Plan and the Undergrounding Project completion. Other items include approval of minutes and a Town Attorney waiver. Several agenda items have no accompanying materials.
- Resolution 2025-07 adoption of the 2024 Multi-Jurisdictional Program for Public Information Plan
- Sea Level Rise and Resiliency Comprehensive Adaptation Plan update
- Undergrounding Project completion update
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Town Attorney waiver and informed consent form
Consolidated Retirement System Board of Trustees
The board will review the quarterly investment report and discuss updates to investment policy allowing private credit and private equity allocations. They will also consider a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) ordinance for general employees and a contract extension for the board attorney. Other business includes approval of minutes, invoices, and the administrator's SOC 1 audit report.
- Quarterly Investment Report as of December 31, 2024
- Investment Policy Update on Private Credit & Private Equity Allocations
- General Employee COLA Ordinance
- Board Attorney Contract Extension
- Approval of Invoices: Warrant Dated February 21, 2025
Town Commission
The Longboat Key Town Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss two proposed ordinances. Ordinance 2025-02 sets development standards for personal wireless service facilities. Ordinance 2025-03 would amend the zoning code to establish maximum heights for docks and boat lifts. No other substantive items appear on the agenda.
- Ordinance 2025-02: Personal wireless service facility development standards
- Ordinance 2025-03: Amending Chapter 158 zoning code for dock and boat lift maximum heights
- Special meeting with only these two agenda items having supporting materials
Town Commission
The Town Commission is holding a workshop to discuss updates from the Police Department, the County Club Shores turn lane project, and the Bay Isles Association. No formal decisions are expected; the items are informational presentations and discussion.
- Police Department quarterly report and update
- County Club Shores turn lane project update
- Bay Isles Association update
Town Commission
The Longboat Key Town Commission is meeting to consider consent items including approval of minutes, a library lease amendment, meeting calendar modifications, and grant authorization. The agenda includes resolutions amending the EMS user fee schedule and the FY25 budget, ordinances amending the zoning code (Chapter 158) including dock and boat lift maximum heights, and an update on the town hall hardening project.
- Resolution 2025-02 amending EMS user fee schedule
- Ordinance 2025-02 amending Chapter 158 Zoning Code
- Ordinance 2025-03 amending Chapter 158 Zoning Code for docks and boat lift maximum heights
- Resolution 2025-03 amending various funds in the FY25 adopted budget
- Update on the Town Hall Hardening Project
Investment Advisory / Finance Committee
The Investment Advisory/Finance Committee will review quarterly and annual investment reports for the period ending December 31, 2024, presented by Chandler Asset Management, and discuss the annual investment report to the Town Commission. The meeting also includes a town manager's financial report and an audit update. The agenda is largely procedural, focused on financial oversight.
- Quarterly/Annual Investment Reports ending December 31, 2024 presented by Chandler Asset Management
- Annual Investment Report to Town Commission
- Town Manager’s Report - Financial Report for quarter ending December 31, 2024
- Audit Update
Town Commission
The Town Commission holds a workshop to discuss updates on the subaqueous force main project, appropriation requests for the force main and resilient control panel, the canal navigation maintenance program, and the Gulfside beach segment project. Items 1-4 and 6-9 have no accompanying materials.
- 5A: Subaqueous Force Main Project Update
- 5B: Subaqueous Force Main and Resilient Control Panel Appropriation Requests
- 5C: Canal Navigation Maintenance Program Update
- 5D: Gulfside Beach Segment Project Update
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two proposed ordinances: one amending development standards for personal wireless service facilities (Ordinance 2025-02) and another amending standards for structures over water (Ordinance 2025-03). The consent agenda includes setting a future meeting date. No workshop or new business items are scheduled.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-02 amending wireless service facility development standards (Sec. 158.114)
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-03 amending structures over water standards (Sec. 158.099)
- Consent agenda: set future meeting date to February 19, 2025
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a variance request to reduce a side yard setback from 10 to 7 feet for a generator installation at 6820 Longboat Drive South. They will also administer oaths to new members, elect a chair, and vote on routine consent agenda items including approval of July 2024 minutes and setting the next meeting date.
- Public hearing: variance to reduce side yard setback from 10 to 7 ft for generator at 6820 Longboat Drive South (quasi-judicial)
- Oath administration for new members Joseph Hargrove and Deborah Murphy
- Election of officers (Chair)
- Consent agenda: approval of July 18, 2024 meeting minutes
- Consent agenda: setting future meeting date to February 20, 2025
Town Commission
The Town Commission is meeting to review a cost-of-living adjustment for general employees and orders of denial regarding Ranger Lane. The body will also consider a resolution concerning the Sarasota Convocation of Governments.
- Ordinance 2025-01: Employed General Employees COLA
- Orders of Denial: Ranger Lane
- Resolution 2025-01: Sarasota Convocation of Governments