“While online surveys are non-scientific, and some individuals may attempt to skew the process, the intent was to collect general community sentiment.” — City Manager Tom Barwin
Buchanan announced that Barwin told him in a meeting the statue would remain at its present location due
to popular demand. This has since been walked back.
Longboat Key has long fought the coming roundabout fearing it could impede traffic from the barrier islands that rely on an
efficient exit in everyday activity, but especially in emergencies.