Daily Archives: September 11, 2015

Developers seek to build on the crown jewel of Sarasota County

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — For 70 years, the 30 acres between South Tamiami Trail and the Intercoastal Waterway near Sarasota Square Mall have remained relatively untouched. Oliver Mitchell bought the land in 1935 at a great depression discount, and in 2006, grandson Elling Eide sold part of it for 30 million dollars. When asked how…

Streetscaping plan draws many to CRA meeting in Fort Myers

While many of the stakeholders in the CRA district think that streetscaping is a great way to improve the look of the area, the plan to make it happen through revolving loans might not be the best way. That is what a packed house at the Chester Street Resource Center told the CRA advisory board…