NewsYourobserverMay 12, 2026Sarasota County
St. Regis Developer Defies Longboat Key Order to Remove Arch
Unicorp President Chuck Whittall has refused to remove a 14-foot stainless-steel arch at the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, prompting the town to prepare a lawsuit. Whittall claims the structure is permitted by the state and intends to litigate, while the town maintains the sign violates local code.
Read the full story at YourobserverWhy It Matters
The town of Longboat Key is initiating legal action to enforce its , which could result in a court-ordered removal of the resort's arch or a precedent-setting ruling on local versus state permitting authority.
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Who's Mentioned
dollar_amount14“Height in feet of the disputed arch.”organizationFlorida Department of Environmental Protection“State agency that issued a permit for the arch.”personMaggie Mooney“Longboat Key Town Attorney.”locationLongboat KeypersonChuck Whittall“President of Unicorp and owner of the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort.”organizationUnicorp“The company that owns the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort.”locationSt. Regis Longboat Key Resort“The property where the disputed arch is located.”personHoward Tipton“Longboat Key Town Manager.”