That’s a beach groin, one of the few tools the town of Longboat Key has that can protect the shoreline from constant erosion. Groins come in different varieties and are made of different materials.

On a public beach with no lifeguards, the responsibility to enforce local ordinances falls on the shoulders of the police department.

Quieter than its neighbors to the south, Longboat Key is about 20 miles north of Siesta Key (on the other side of Lido Key). But don't mistake its quiet for boredom. In addition to its powder soft, ...

See how St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Staud have come together this March.