Longboat Key public meetings in 2025
13 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
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 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
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
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