The Brief
- City of Sarasota residents are fighting a revised 18-story condo proposal that, at 330 feet, would officially become the tallest building in the city.
- A mediation settlement adds a “green wall” and loading zones. Neighbors argue the new plans are worse because they remove trees and reduce sidewalk space.
- After 4,000 people signed a petition in protest, a packed house is expected Monday afternoon as city commissioners make a decision on the project.
SARASOTA, Fla. – A familiar battle over the future of the Sarasota skyline is heading back to City Hall, and neighbors are gearing up for a fight.
The backstory:
For more than three years, residents living in the heart of downtown have been pushing back against what could become the tallest building in the city. While Sarasota city commissioners previously voted 4 to 1 against the project last year, the developer is back with a new proposal — but neighbors say the changes aren’t in the community’s favor. …