Starbucks pulls out of plans for Longboat Key location

Starbucks pulls out of plans for Longboat Key location

After almost three years in business, Sips coffee shop plans to open a second store on Longboat Key, and the Starbucks planned next door is no longer happening.Sips co-owner Chris Carter confirmed the expansion of Sips on Monday, and workers were seen renovating the space next to Swim City at 3172 Gulf of Mexico Drive the same day. Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Director Allen Parsons said a building permit for the project was issued last week…