Signs of life for Sarasota Quay development

SARASOTA – The owner of the former Sarasota Quay property is taking initial steps toward development. GreenPointe Communities, which paid $27 million for the 14-acre bayfront site last December, expects to submit a formal development plan to the city of Sarasota early next year. The project, called “Sarasota Bayside,” will – for now – retain…

Beach gets new mayor, vice mayor

During Monday’s commission meeting, commissioners appointed Vice Mayor Rich O’Brien to serve as mayor for two terms. O’Brien, who was elected as mayor in 2007 and 2012, was nominated Monday by incumbent Mayor Andrea Samuels. He won 3-2 against Commissioner Undine George, who nominated herself after the public voiced their support. Five people addressed the…

Hixardt proposal moves forward at CRA

A proposed $8.8 million office building in downtown Pensacola is one step closer to reality, but the door may be open for other developers to swoop in onto the property where a local businessman is planning his expansion. Sitting as the Community Redevelopment Agency, Pensacola City Council on Monday approved issuing an invitation for proposals…