Longboat Key is a town in Manatee County, Florida, with a population of approximately 7,505.
How Longboat Key Ranks
Follow Longboat Key — get updates on meetings, local news, and more.
Recent News
All news →NewsMAR 31, 2026
Longboat Key residents oppose 78-foot clearance bridge replacement; FDOT says ‘no final decision’ made
Longboat Key residents oppose 78-foot clearance bridge replacement; FDOT says ‘no final decision’ made WFLA
WFLARead article ↗
NewsFEB 23, 2026
Three-alarm fire tears through townhomes on Longboat Key
Three-alarm fire tears through townhomes on Longboat Key FOX 13 Tampa Bay
FOX 13 Tampa BayRead article ↗
NewsJAN 13, 2026
Missing Longboat Key teen found safe: FDLE
Missing Longboat Key teen found safe: FDLE FOX 13 Tampa Bay
FOX 13 Tampa BayRead article ↗
From Our Blog
All posts →
Product
Find Comparable Properties and Appeal Your Assessment — Free Tools Inside
The free Property Tax Check tells you instantly if you're over-assessed. The paid comps tool finds the evidence to prove it — comparable properties, appeal strength scoring, and a downloadable PDF report.
Data & Analysis
Best Suburbs of Chicago to Live In 2026 — Data, Not Opinions
We scored 206 Chicago suburbs across fiscal health and quality of life using real municipal data — crime, taxes, schools, pensions, income, homeownership, and environmental quality. Winnetka, Lake Forest, and Glencoe top the list.
Data & Analysis
Which Illinois Towns Are Going Broke? A Pension Fund Health Check
Illinois faces a 143.7 billion dollar pension crisis. We analyzed which towns are on the brink and what it means for your property taxes.