Daily News Roundup: May 10, 2025
SeaFlower Development Gains Momentum in West Bradenton as Construction Advances
Construction is accelerating on SeaFlower, a transformative 1,175-acre mixed-use development in West Bradenton, marking a significant milestone in the area's urban growth. The project, situated south of Cortez Road and west of 75th Street, is set to introduce 4,000 homes, 250 hotel rooms, and 350,000 square feet of office and retail space upon completio…
Longboat Key Leaders Renew Push for Community Center as New Property Option Emerges
At a joint meeting on May 7 between the Longboat Key Town Commission and the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, officials revived efforts to create a community center for Longboat Key residents. This time focused on a promising property for purchase.
Olympus Pools Owner Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison, Ordered to Pay $2 Million in Restitution
James Ivan Staten Jr., former owner of Olympus Pools, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison and ordered to pay more than $2 million in restitution and penalties after being convicted on 35 criminal counts related to a widespread fraud scheme across multiple Florida counties.