I, too, oppose the construction of any type of building in the park as I believe it is in opposition to the Paynes' intent when they gifted the land to the city. Deviations from intended use such as this have the potential to undermine and dissuade future gifts to the city by generous residents.
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Robin Ann Wren
7 years ago
Preserve Payne park as a valuable and needed green space in downtown Sarasota
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Jason Boehk
7 years ago
As a City property owner, taxpayer, and tennis player, I strongly oppose any proposal to construct an Orchestra facility within Payne Park. I sincerely believe that the Paynes intended their gift to be used for outdoor recreation. I am disappointed and upset that the City government is even considering this proposal. And to the Orchestra: Please, do not divide our community in this way! Withdraw this proposal and find another site for your new facility.
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Debra A Volack
7 years ago
Please save Payne a Park. It is a great asset to the tennis community.
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Jaymie Cochran
7 years ago
The last thing we need is less space for families and another orchestra location. That’s what the Van Wezel is for..
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Mark Deutschle
7 years ago
Please do not allow this 2500 seat theater and parking lot to come to fruition since it can be built elsewhere w/o compromising a vital green space.
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James maloney
7 years ago
Tear down the badly designed Van W. and build a joint, larger facility there.
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Amy Beres
7 years ago
I love walking to and around Payne Park. I don't want to walk around a building.
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Barbara Nargi
7 years ago
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Osprey
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Anonymous
7 years ago
Please! Leave the park alone!
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Tom Charbonneau
7 years ago
My grandchildren love that park. Please preserve it.
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james hribal
7 years ago
"kindred" use doers not mean DESTROY!
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Jean Trapani
7 years ago
I love Payne Park! Let the symphony find land which is already developed. NO DEVELOPMENT ON THIS LAND PLEASE
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John Cherry
7 years ago
Not a good fit for area, respect wishes of donor.
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Elizabeth Haynes
7 years ago
I love Payne Park. I love the pond area and the ducks. There is so little green space left in downtown. It is so selfish to the citizens of Sarasota County to even contemplate this development. Please do not do this.
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Danielle Glaysher
7 years ago
Surely there are better options for our city orchestra than taking our city park!
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Andrea Fortin
7 years ago
It is an outrage to destroy and pave over spaces that celebrate nature and the environment for unnecessary parking spaces. What we do to our environment represents who we are and the future we are creating. What kind of future do you want to make together?
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Joshua Fortin
7 years ago
Please preserve this green space, there are so few like it close to the school.
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Michele Mackey
7 years ago
Payne Park is utilized and appreciated by so many Sarasota residents. Keep Payne Park!
They already have the van wezel for this stuff
I, too, oppose the construction of any type of building in the park as I believe it is in opposition to the Paynes' intent when they gifted the land to the city. Deviations from intended use such as this have the potential to undermine and dissuade future gifts to the city by generous residents.
Preserve Payne park as a valuable and needed green space in downtown Sarasota
As a City property owner, taxpayer, and tennis player, I strongly oppose any proposal to construct an Orchestra facility within Payne Park. I sincerely believe that the Paynes intended their gift to be used for outdoor recreation. I am disappointed and upset that the City government is even considering this proposal. And to the Orchestra: Please, do not divide our community in this way! Withdraw this proposal and find another site for your new facility.
Please save Payne a Park. It is a great asset to the tennis community.
The last thing we need is less space for families and another orchestra location. That’s what the Van Wezel is for..
Please do not allow this 2500 seat theater and parking lot to come to fruition since it can be built elsewhere w/o compromising a vital green space.
Tear down the badly designed Van W. and build a joint, larger facility there.
I love walking to and around Payne Park. I don't want to walk around a building.
1313 Thornapple Osprey
Please! Leave the park alone!
My grandchildren love that park. Please preserve it.
"kindred" use doers not mean DESTROY!
I love Payne Park! Let the symphony find land which is already developed. NO DEVELOPMENT ON THIS LAND PLEASE
Not a good fit for area, respect wishes of donor.
I love Payne Park. I love the pond area and the ducks. There is so little green space left in downtown. It is so selfish to the citizens of Sarasota County to even contemplate this development. Please do not do this.
Surely there are better options for our city orchestra than taking our city park!
It is an outrage to destroy and pave over spaces that celebrate nature and the environment for unnecessary parking spaces. What we do to our environment represents who we are and the future we are creating. What kind of future do you want to make together?
Please preserve this green space, there are so few like it close to the school.
Payne Park is utilized and appreciated by so many Sarasota residents. Keep Payne Park!