NewsYourobserverMay 18, 2026Sarasota County
Longboat Key sues St. Regis over pier arch
The town of Longboat Key has filed a lawsuit against the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, seeking a court order to remove a stainless-steel arch installed on a pier. The town alleges the structure violates local sign ordinances, while the resort's developers argue that state-level environmental permits supersede local zoning authority.
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The outcome of this lawsuit will determine whether local town ordinances or state-level environmental permits take precedence for construction projects on coastal structures in Longboat Key.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationFlorida Department of Environmental Protection“State agency that issued the permit for the groin repairs.”personMartin Garcia“Attorney representing the town of Longboat Key.”personCharles Whittall“President of Unicorp.”locationLongboat Key“The municipality filing the lawsuit against the resort.”organizationGarcia Dell“The law firm representing the town of Longboat Key.”personBrenda Patten“Lawyer for the resort developer.”organizationUnicorp“The developer of the St. Regis resort.”organizationSt. Regis Longboat Key Resort“The resort property currently in dispute over an installed arch.”organizationSR LBK“Plaintiff listed on the lawsuit.”organizationSR LBK II LLC“Plaintiff listed on the lawsuit.”organization12th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida“The court where the lawsuit was filed.”location12th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida“The court where the lawsuit was filed.”