local land use issues
Sarasota’s economy has been built on two elements: tourism and real estate. For years, local leaders have discussed the importance of diversifying our economy. Organic farming is emerging as an important avenue toward achieving that […]
You’ve moved into your new home a few months ago. The land is beautiful, and next to a preserve legally protected by the County. Your oasis won’t be disturbed. Or so you think. The exchange […]
Update: The County Commission approved this land use change unanimously, 5-0. If this decision stands it will set a terrible precedent, weakening protections for conservation lands in Sarasota County. What you can do: Sign the […]
Master: Is all growth good? Student (thinks for awhile): Yes, I suppose all growth is good. Master: Isn’t that the thinking of a cancer cell? When it comes to land use and changing the 2050 […]
Sarasota 2050: Disciplined growth through an Urban Service Boundary creates community prosperity and healthy municipal budgets Originally version published May 25, 2013 in SRQ Daily Revised on August 18th, 2014 In the annals […]
Ron Saba says a lot in five minutes. Mr. Saba is the President of the DeSoto Acres Neighborhood Association. He says neighborhoods need a voice in the 2050 process, and we don’t need unbridled growth […]
During Bill Zoller’s input to the Planning Commission on proposed 2050 changes (see the video below), he details all of the public involvement included in the creation of Sarasota 2050. He reminds the Planning Commissioners […]
The short video below includes highlights of Betsy Roberts public input to the Sarasota County Planning Commission on proposed 2050 changes. Betsy’s public advocacy includes work with the Sierra Club and the Sarasota County Public […]
The arrest of Bob Waechter for felony identity theft of fellow Republican Lourdes Ramirez laid bare a political machine in Sarasota dedicated to advancing its own interests within the Republican party. Voters often believe casting […]
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