The Brief
- Downtown Sarasota residents, many from the neighboring Bay Plaza Condos, pushed back against the 1260 North Palm Residences.
- During a more than five-hour commission hearing, the Sarasota City Commission voted 4-1 to deny the mediation settlement with the site plan.
- Although the developer returned with a revamped plan that includes expanded parking and green space, opponents argue the adjustments fail to address fundamental issues regarding the building’s impact on the neighborhood.
SARASOTA, Fla. – A development battle three years in the making was back before the Sarasota City Commission as downtown residents continued their fight against a proposal to build one of the tallest structures ever planned for the city.
After a more than five-hour commission hearing, the Sarasota City Commission voted 4-1 to deny the mediation settlement with the site plan.
The backstory:…