Sarasota’s iconic waterfront bait shop, Hart’s Landing — which also sold food and beer and hosted popular local live music acts at — was demolished this week after sustaining irreparable damage during Hurricanes Helene and Milton last year.

City officials say plans are underway to restore the docks and rebuild a more resilient structure at the John Ringling Causeway (aka Ringling Bridge) site overlooking Sarasota Bay, though the process will be lengthy.

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