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Residents allowed to return to Longboat Key

By Kevin Accettulla,

9 hours ago

Related video above: Rick Scott tours Helene damage on Anna Maria Island

LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. (WFLA) — Residents are allowed to begin returning to Longboat Key Sunday afternoon, according to town officials.

Re-entry began at 1 p.m., but the island is only accessible from New Pass Bridge on the south end, officials said.

A curfew is in place between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., and 50% of the island is still without power.

Officials said there will be intermittent water outages and low water pressure. A boil water notice is in effect, and residents are asked to conserve water.

The Publix on the island has reopened.

Residents are asked to call 941-316-1999 with any questions, and should not call 911 unless it’s a life-threatening emergency.

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7h ago

no pictures no videos and nothing wrong with key cuz the rich elitist out there don't want no pictures I hope it's as damaged as Anna Maria if not worse f*** longboat key

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