Storm repairs wrapping up for Longboat green spaces

Storm repairs wrapping up for Longboat green spaces

On the 10-mile barrier island of Longboat Key, some slices of untouched paradise remain.On the island, there has been the conversion of large parcels to parks or nature preserves for residents and visitors.The town of Longboat Key is spending $705,000 to repair two of those parks after storm damage downed trees, boardwalks and observation decks.Streets, Facilities, Parks and Recreation Manager Mark Richardson said Joan M. Durante Park repairs ar…