SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Sarasota County is moving forward with a major acquisition at a key gateway to Siesta Key.
County commissioners approved spending just under $21 million to purchase Stickney Point Plaza, a colorful cluster of buildings at 1500 Stickney Point Road, on the mainland side of the south bridge. The long-term plan: demolish the existing structures and create a public park with waterfront access.
The plaza sits at one of the most visible entry points to Siesta Key, making the property a high-profile piece of waterfront real estate—and a focal point in the county’s vision for more public access along the water…