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As beach work proceeds along Longboat Key s shoreline, residents and town leaders are preparing for another hurricane season, this time with more sand in many stretches than in 2020.
The six-month season kicks off on June 1 with independent long-range forecasts predicting an above-average year for Atlantic basin storms and hurricanes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is expected to issue its first official season outlook this week.
Tips from the experts
The
Longboat Observer asked people around the island what they do to prepare each year for hurricane season:
Bill Coughlin, Longboat Harbour Condominium commodore: “I sent an email out reminding [residents] like, we mandate four dock lines, but we recommend six during hurricane season if you’re not here [to secure the boats]. I also remind them that you need to have a friend who will be looking after your boat. I mean, we do it, but that’s also part of their responsibility to have someone.”
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren is getting some help.
While Loefgren is still looking for a full-time executive assistant, the Chamber has hired Christine Rothberg as its director of marketing and communications.
“I get to use my experience as a marketing communications person, and really turn the role into a dual role, which is first connecting the visitors and residents to Longboat Key life and the resources,” Rothberg said. “And, also marketing support for the members, as well as networking opportunities for them within the membership.”
Rothberg, 51, will assist the Chamber in the part-time role with social media endeavors, email communication, flyers, invitations and more. She also has worked as a marketing consultant for the Sand Cay Beach Resort since September 2019, which is a role she will continue.