NORTH PORT — North Port City Commissioners took the first steps toward annexing an 8-acre parcel at U.S. 41 and South River Road this week.
North Port is the second-largest city in Florida by land area, however there are several parcels along U.S. 41 near River Road that are not within the city limits. The parcels are part of unincorporated Sarasota County.
The owner of one of those parcels, Flash Investors LLC, listed in Florida records as a foreign investment firm, is asking to be part of the city.
The 8.69-acre parcel is on the southeast corner of the busy intersection, directly across U.S. 41 from the former Myakka Trading Post.
City commissioners gave their approval to the annexation in a 5-0 this week, but it is only a preliminary vote. The process to annexation is a “long” one, according to Development Service Director Alaina Ray.
Now that the first step is complete, the request will be sent to Sarasota County. If Sarasota County commissioners approve of the move, the process goes back to the city of North Port.