Carter Weinhofer

Bradenton

Staff Writer at Longboat Observer

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St. Regis Longboat Key project wins regional construction award

6 days ago | yourobserver.com | Carter Weinhofer

The St. Regis Longboat Key continues to rack up awards and recognition after nearly one year of opening the resort on Longboat Key. Associated Builders & Contractors recently awarded “Project of the Year” awards to the lead contractors for the St. Regis Longboat Key. “The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort stands as a testament to what happens when world-class vision meets exceptional execution — and ABC is proud to honor the two contractors behind it,” a press release said.
Investments trend positive for Longboat in fiscal 2025

1 week ago | yourobserver.com | Carter Weinhofer

The town of Longboat Key’s fiscal year 2025 mid-year report included some positives like investment income, but staff also acknowledge more work needs to be done. Town Manager Howard Tipton and Finance Director Sue Smith presented the update on May 5 at the town’s regular meeting. “It has been a remarkable seven months in this fiscal year since the hurricanes,” Tipton said. The town’s fiscal year begins on Oct. 1 and runs through Sept. 30.
Manatee rehab made possible at Mote with new federal designation

1 week ago | yourobserver.com | Carter Weinhofer

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium announced two new manatee patients, Cabbage and Sleet, the first patients as part of the organization’s new federal designation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently granted Mote approval to allow the facility to become a secondary care facility for the rehabilitation of manatees. Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby said the designation is a significant step in aiding a larger issue across the state.
Longboat passes tree ordinance exemption for storm-damaged properties

1 week ago | yourobserver.com | Carter Weinhofer

Properties with trees impacted by storms can now remove them with no need to replace one tree with two new ones. The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 6-1 on May 5 to pass an amendment to the town’s tree ordinance. The objective of the change was to alleviate the pressure on certain properties by eliminating the two-for-one tree replacement requirement. Chapter 98 of the town’s code outlines the requirement for properties to plant two mature trees for every one tree removed.
Town presents Broadway Roundabout updates to Longboat community

1 week ago | yourobserver.com | Carter Weinhofer

Despite the road being riddled with potholes, the town of Longboat Key is nearing preliminary construction for the Broadway Roundabout. Town staff and representatives from Kimley-Horn held a public management meeting on May 1 to allow the public to learn more about the impending Broadway Roundabout project and some changes that have happened in the past year. Town staff and Longboat Key residents, particularly north-end residents, have discussed the Broadway Roundabout for five years.
Foulmouthed driver starts verbal dispute after parking in private lot

1 week ago | yourobserver.com | Carter Weinhofer

Friday, April 25Bird in a bind4:49 p.m., 5300 block of Gulf of Mexico DriveAnimal Problem: An officer responded to a concerned citizen’s report of a cormorant tangled up in fishing line on a local pier. At the scene, the officer located the tangled-up bird and could remove the fishing line with a boat hook. The bird flew away on its own.
Longboat Key starts search for new police chief

1 week ago | yourobserver.com | Carter Weinhofer

The search is on for the new Longboat Key police chief. The Longboat Key Police Department has operated under the direction of Interim Chief of Police Frank Rubino since George Turner’s departure in January. The town is now seeking an official police chief to take over the position. Town Manager Howard Tipton said he hopes to select the ideal candidate around mid-June, which will allow the town commission to meet the new chief before the commission leaves for summer recess.
Longboat Key fine dining institution Euphemia Haye closed

2 weeks ago | businessobserverfl.com | Carter Weinhofer

Euphemia Haye, a 50-year staple of Longboat Key’s fine dining scene, is closed. Residents and fans of the Longboat Key staple began noticing unusual activity with the restaurant’s reservations around the week of April 21. “We are closed this evening. We apologize for any inconvenience,” a sign on the door reads. The restaurant’s phone rings several times before going to voicemail.
Street sign replacement begins on Longboat Key

2 weeks ago | yourobserver.com | Carter Weinhofer

What’s the deal with the temporary street signs along Longboat Key? Workers took down all the island’s old street signs and replaced them with temporary signs standing about three feet off the ground. It’s a project tangential to the town’s utilities undergrounding project, said Public Works Director Charlie Mopps. Wilco Electrical, one contractor on board for the undergrounding project, is working to replace all the street signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive with new, backlit street signs.
Longboat Key fine dining institution Euphemia Haye closed

2 weeks ago | yourobserver.com | Carter Weinhofer

Euphemia Haye, a 50-year staple of Longboat Key’s fine dining scene, is closed. Residents and fans of the Longboat Key staple began noticing unusual activity with the restaurant’s reservations around the week of April 21. “We are closed this evening. We apologize for any inconvenience,” a sign on the door reads. The restaurant’s phone rings several times before going to voicemail.