A new affordable housing apartment complex has opened in north Sarasota, between downtown and the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. New Trail Plaza hosted an official ribbon-cutting event on Wednesday at 4644 N. Tamiami Trail, where officials say the property is already more than 50% occupied.
Two mid-rise buildings make up New Trail Plaza, which contains 96 apartments. Units are reserved for tenants with 30%, 60% and 80% of the area median income.
Tampa-based affordable housing developer Blue Sky Communities created the community in partnership with nonprofit Community Assisted & Supported Living, headquartered in Sarasota. The community broke ground in June 2024…