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Development | Sarasota Development

  • By Andrew Warfield
  • August 4, 2022
City Commission allows demolition of 1925 Sarasota building to proceed

Experts weighing in on the Palm Apartments say much of its historic character has been lost to numerous renovations.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • July 29, 2022
Original plans derailed, city studies urban trail options to complete Legacy Trail

As negotiations with Seminole Gulf Railway have jumped the tracks, Sarasota looks to take the remaining 4.3 miles of Legacy Trail to the streets.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • July 24, 2022
Bobby Jones Golf Club expects spring 2023 reopening

With site work stretching into the rainy season, planting at the Bobby Jones Golf Club will stretch into fall and likely into early next spring.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin
  • June 24, 2022
Asolo Repertory Theatre opens expanded rehearsal space

For years, Asolo Rep has longed to spread its wings and build a bigger rehearsal space. Finally, that day has arrived.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield
  • June 21, 2022
Stalled condo tower on Golden Gate Point set to resume construction in July

A supply chain issue halted construction of The Evolution condominiums at Golden Gate Point, but work is expected to resume in July.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 13, 2022
Mira Mar building could be demolished to build more downtown condos

Sarasota-based Seaward Development promises its plan will pay homage to Mira Mar's 100-year history.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • May 28, 2022
SMH-Venice announces plans for a $113 million expansion

Opened only six months ago, the Venice branch will add 68 private suites in order to meet the growing needs of south county patients.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 23, 2022
Manatee County developer and landlord buys Sarasota mall for $25.1M

Benderson Development, which built The Mall at University Town Center, has acquired Crossings at Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • May 23, 2022
Complete street project on Ringling Boulevard begins this week

Reducing Ringling Boulevard to two lanes will allow for protected bicycle lanes and connect Legacy Trail from Payne Park to the downtown core.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • May 19, 2022
Building height incentive removed from city comprehensive plan amendment — for now

Citing a lack of accurate public knowledge about building heights, the commission moves the proposed amendment to add downtown density to create attainable housing onto Tallahassee without taller buildings as a tool.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater
  • May 10, 2022
County approves $20M for indoor sports complex at Benderson Park

The two-story complex at Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park is planned to have a boathouse on the bottom and basketball/volleyball courts above.

  • East County
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • May 4, 2022
Commission approves grant funding for Bobby Jones wetlands work

As work continues toward a fall reopening of the Bobby Jones Golf Club, Sarasota commissioners approve use of state wetlands grants.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • April 29, 2022
Postponed paving at U.S. 41/Gulfstream roundabout set for May 1-5

Shifts in traffic are likely on southbound U.S. 41, beginning Sunday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood
  • April 28, 2022
Work underway on Sarasota Medical Examiner's office

The Fruitville Road facility is being built under an agreement that will lease the facility to the county.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • April 21, 2022
U.S. 41 roundabout at Gulfstream Avenue about to take shape

FDOT says delays in materials will postpone paving work, that was supposed to have launched on Sunday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Blake Fussell
  • April 19, 2022
Big update on deck for 17th Street Park

The county hopes that phased-in updates will be a hit with sports tournaments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Blake Fussell
  • April 14, 2022
Siesta Key to see two new roundabouts, parking changes

Siesta Key residents aren't keen on the idea of county's plan for roundabouts in the island community.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood
  • April 4, 2022
First-phase construction of Selby update goes vertical

Centerpiece of master plan's $51.6 million initial stage includes new parking garage, solar array and other improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood
  • March 4, 2022
Work underway on Bobby Jones restoration

Sarasota city leaders celebrate with the community the legacy of its nearly 100-year-old golf course and its future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 21, 2022
First peek of new Main Plaza revealed

Developers release renderings of the highly anticipated One Main Plaza in marketing materials.

  • Sarasota
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