Water and power restored on Longboat Key

The Town of Longboat Key notified residents at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 14 that both power and water services were restored for the island. 

For the past couple of days, Florida Power & Light was working on restoring the island's power, but encountered a setback on Oct. 13. According to a release from the town, a subaqueous feeder under Sarasota Bay was experiencing major issues. 

But in the latest update, Fire Administration Manager and Public Information Officer Tina Adams shared that FPL found a workaround and was able to restore the power. 

With power restored, the island's lift stations became fully-operational, meaning water and wastewater services could be restored. A boil water advisory remains in effect until further notice. 

In the email, Adams also said that Waste Management services will resume on Oct. 14. 

There are also additional resources available for residents who may be returning to their homes today. 

Bottled water will be available for free at Bayfront Park and Town Hall for those who need it, and the Salvation Army is providing free meals at Bayfront Park today from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m, or until supplies run out. 

If any residents are experiencing issues with other utilities, those providers can be reached at: 

• FPL: 800-226-3545
• Water/Sewer Issues: 941-316-1988
• Gas: 877-832-6747
• Comcast: 800-934-6489
• Verizon/Frontier: 800-921-8101

Correction: This article has been updated to correct the location of the Salvation Army's food distribution site.