Longboat Key seeks $825,000 from Manatee County for north‑end community programming

Sep 24, 2026

Town officials described a multiparty framework for a north‑end community space and said the town is seeking an interlocal with Manatee County that requests $825,000 over three years (FY27 $200,000; FY28 $275,000; FY29 $350,000), with years 2–3 contingent on amendment 3, and county staff said the county has not identified the funds yet.

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Town staff described a multiparty approach to a north‑end community space that would involve Manatee County, the Town of Longboat Key, the Paradise Center and Longboat Island Chapel, with several separate agreements including an interlocal between the town and county to fund programming and services.

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