Sarasota small businesses plan move as historic cottages face redevelopment

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – A group of longtime Sarasota small businesses says they are being forced to relocate as developers move forward with plans to replace a cluster of historic cottages with a new apartment complex.

But instead of going their separate ways, several owners say they are working together to rebuild just a couple of miles away, and stay connected in a new shared space.

The businesses, which currently operate out of colorful bungalow-style cottages, have built a loyal following over the years at their current Fruitville Road location…

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