Town plans to hold public meetings to address flight path impacts over Longboat

Town plans to hold public meetings to address flight path impacts over Longboat

The town of Longboat Key is hoping to host a meeting with Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport leaders to discuss potential flight path impacts to the barrier island.Longboat Key is across from Sarasota Bay from the airport, and a recently altered flight path has led to concerns from those under the new path about air quality and particulates. In response, the town has contracted with a company called Vertex to perform sampling in the area. …