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Block Benderson’s Siesta Promenade Overdevelopment

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Norman Olshansky
7 years ago

Too many exceptions = more gridlock

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Thomas A Frascone Jr
7 years ago

Existing Zoning at time of purchase should stand. If this density does not allow for a good a business venture for the buyers, don't buy. To be allowed to over improve is an injustice to all of the people effected by the increase of density and the hardships it with have on the surrounding neighbors and existing business near by that are gaining nothing from the over development but the time and money loses it will create for us, the local existing community that currently live, transverse and conduct business in the area should not have to pay the burden to allow for good profit margins for a private company.

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John McBride
7 years ago

The proposed development is vastly over-scaled for the limitations of the location. It will be disruptive and potentially dangerous.

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Nancy k groth
7 years ago

No to this horrible development. For once say no to benderson. How much does he put in your pocket??

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Mary Fazio
7 years ago

No to Benderson over doing it in our little slice of Sarasota!!!!!!!

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Peter Fazio
7 years ago

No!!! Keep our neighborhood in tact.

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Barbara Sadtler
7 years ago

The design of this project MUST reflect the needs to the neighboring communities. Ignoring the will of the people will have ramifications that you can not imagine. We the people are able to see clearly. We live here and know best. Building a high intensity development on an already sub-standard draw bridge invites traffic jams as well as danger to motorists and emergency vehicles if they can not get through the masses that already pile up. This already occurs year-round. So, take heed. "Those that know when they have enough are rich."

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Glenn Harrison
7 years ago

How much money are you getting to let this travesty pass??

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Anonymous
7 years ago

I lived on Siesta Key for 36 years prior to 2015. Traffic to get on and off the key during tourist season was bad then and has worsened considerably since then. Plus it's in a prime flood zone!

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Lynn Dubrosky
7 years ago

I do not see how any commissioner could vote for this in good conscience with the traffic congestion that is already prevalent there. It is appalling!

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tod sloan
7 years ago

we are appalled by the lack of concertation with the residents affected.

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Richard Christian
7 years ago

Siesta Key has suffered enough with red tide for years to come...this could be the final blow

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edward sturm
7 years ago

Tell the Commissioners that we resent their shoving their agendas down our throats. Tell them that we are not a mob as Hines referred to the Save Beach Road petitioners. We are their constituents and they work for US

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Jill H Mackey
7 years ago

It is difficult enough to get on or off the south end of siesta key during season now. It will be impossible if this development is allowed, and dangerous if there .is an emergency

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Gerard Chabino
7 years ago

Approval will be a travesty. What happened to peaceful Sarasota now know as Bendersonville !

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Vonnie Abele
7 years ago

Density not acceptable! The builder will build and leave, we will be stuck with the traffic and overcrowding for the rest of our life! How unfair and short sighted! Do the right thing!

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Frank Martinelli
7 years ago

Tired of big developers raping this town and leaving us to live the consequences!

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Gary Olson
7 years ago

No honest and clear thinking person would ever approve the Promenade project. Even before the "season" there are back ups on Stickney Point Road and at the route 41 stoplight. Why would anyone even approve this. Benderson makes enough profit from all the projects they get allowed to do in Sarasota. How about a compromise: a maximum 4 story hotel spread over a parklike area on this property with a trolley pick up area to take people to Siesta Key and the beach. Any density beyond that is a betrayal to the citizens of this area.

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Rose mary pillart
7 years ago

Development not needed. Congested area already.

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Paula Somerville
7 years ago

Traffic is bad enough now in that area now. I can barely drive to the beach during prime time