NewsYourobserverJuly 2, 2026Sarasota County
Longboat Key approves new canal dredging funding plan
The Longboat Key Town Commission unanimously approved a new funding model for canal dredging that splits costs between canal-facing homeowners and all other property owners. Starting this November, residents will see a new flat fee and a property tax millage on their tax bills to support the $9 million program.
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Property owners in Longboat Key will face new annual costs starting this November, consisting of a flat fee for canal-facing properties and a town-wide property tax to fund a five-year dredging program.
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