Citizen survey deadline nears

All answers to the approximately 50 questions included in the survey will be anonymous.

The final week to fill out Longboat

Key’s fourth annual citizen satisfaction survey has arrived.

In early January, the town sent each household a letter in the mail with a unique code and a set of instructions for completing the survey.

Anyone who missed the letter or didn’t receive one can still take part by contacting Support Services Director Carolyn Brown at CBrown@ LongboatKey.org or 941-316-1999.

The survey closes Feb. 11.

Homeowners can access the survey online from their home computers, tablet or phone. If desired, residents can also fill out the survey at digital the kiosk in Town Hall as long as they come prepared with their letter showing their unique code.

A variety of topics are covered in questions to residents and include the quality of town beaches, parks and town-owned amenities, departmental services such as police, fire and public works and events residents would like to see available at the Town Center. Many of these questions are asked annually as a means of tracking trends.

New questions for the 2023 edition of the survey include use of emergency personnel, levels of social media use, hurricane preparedness and the amount of time a resident actually lives on the Key.

The final report is expected to be completed and presented to town commissioners in advance of their April strategic planning retreat.

The town remains contracted with the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government at the University of South Florida.

The survey costs the town about $23,000 annually.

SATURDAY, JAN. 28

WATCH-IDENTIFIED NON-EMER-

GENCY

1:03 p.m., 4200 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive

Suspicious incident: An officer was dispatched following word that a 911 text was received with no response. Contact was made with the individual, who said he has had recurring issues with his Apple Watch sending the text messages.

TRASHY ROAD

2:36 p.m., 800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive

Traffic hazard: While traveling south, an officer noticed a large black trash bag blocking traffic. He removed the bag, placed it on the side of the road and requested the town’s Public Works Department to remove it.

SUNDAY, JAN. 29

NO PARKING

8:16 a.m., 600 block of Broadway Street Parking citation: An officer noticed a white Ford sedan parked illegally in front of a property. No Longboat Key parking permit or guest pass was on the vehicle. A parking ticket was issued.

NO PRIVACY ISSUE

1 p.m., 200 block of North Shore Road Citizen assist: A call was made to the police about a man piloting a low-flying drone near sunbathers. After arriving at the location, the officer met with the individual who said he was filming for his business’ website and showed the officer his certification. The officer deemed that no laws were being broken.

SHOO, SNAKE

1:43 p.m., 500 block of Bayview

Drive

Animal complaint: An officer was sent to a residence after the caller said a black snake was behind the sofa. The officer and homeowner worked together using two brooms to guide the snake back outside.

MONDAY, JAN. 30

DEAD BATTERY

9:21 a.m., 3100 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive

Citizen assist: The officer met up with the caller, who was with an individual needing assistance with their motorized wheelchair. The wheelchair’s battery was dead, making the individual unable to get home. The officer was able to put the wheelchair in the back of his vehicle and drive him back home.

TUESDAY, JAN. 31

REMINDED ANYWAY

5:12 p.m., 500 block of Putter Lane

Noise complaint: Construction noise after hours warranted a complaint to the department. The officer dispatched did not observe a noise ordinance violation as workers were cleaning up the job site. Workers were still reminded of the ordinance.

GRASSY WINDOW PAIN

8:54 p.m., 600 block of Old Compass Road

Citizen assist: Officers responded to a call about a shattered window on a property listed for sale. The homeowner recalled the Realtor was there earlier that day before the window was broken. When inspect-