The Public Works Department maintains public storm drains. Questions regarding storm drain maintenance and stormwater runoff should be directed to the Public Works Department at (941) 316-1988 or through the Report a Concern link.
Due to the low elevation and proximity to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, stormwater on Longboat Key is subject to special consideration.
- All of Longboat Key is within a floodplain, which dictates certain precautions as detailed in the Flood and Hurricane Awareness Newsletter.
- Landscape irrigation and fertilizers can easily find their way into the bay and gulf. Therefore, efficient landscaping and fertilizer use are regulated through Town Ordinance. Guidelines on the acceptable use of fertilizers are provided in the Fertilizer and Landscape Ordinance Brochure. New construction and renovations are required to comply with certain landscape and irrigation design guidelines through the Landscape Compliance Certificate form.
Longboat Key Public Works Department, 600 General Harris Street, Longboat Key FL 34228
“Whatever It Takes!”
Phone: (941) 316-1988 Fax: (941) 316-1984
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM
Delivery Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM – 3:30PM
After hours water and sewer emergencies: (941) 316-1977