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April Fools

The new mall is coming before next season, builders hope — although they say it's hard to say for sure.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 29, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: New mall coming to City Island

After losing the new Mote aquarium to Nathan Benderson Park, the city hopes a shopping center can keep attracting visitors to the barrier islands.

  • April Fools
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 29, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Group pushes to clothe David on city logo

Citizens for Public Decency demand sparks city contest to suggest ways to cover up classic image.

  • April Fools
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Shh! tells Shout to Stop!

A third grassroots organization has stepped forward to fight for its agenda — in an inside voice.

  • April Fools
Toll revenue would help county leaders finance other projects.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Toll plan rolls along for popular bike trail

Legacy riders will pay up in proposal to free up more county money for other projects.

  • April Fools
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Coming arts and culture center books Hamilton

The American musical based on the life of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton will have a three-week run on Longboat Key.

  • April Fools
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Reverse-toll weekend puts financial bridge burden on boaters

Little-known state provision passes without boaters noticing.

  • April Fools
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Swans and geese get their own GMD crosswalk

Winter visitor donates more than $7,000 to keep his feathered friends safe on the road.

  • April Fools
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOL: Developer, town work together on rec-center redo

Multi-purpose room could host art class, boat show.

  • April Fools
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