Sarasota County recently opened up a new parking area which increases parking on Siesta Key Public beach from around 830 to 1280 parking spaces. In the summer, the County plans to close the old parking area to add landscaping and to reconfigure the parking lot. This new change will reduce the old parking area by 300 parking spaces. At the end of the complete renovation the Siesta Key Public Beach will net 150 new parking spaces but we believe it is better to have 450 extra parking spaces every day(even if part of it is an old parking lot). If you agree the County should leave the number of parking spaces at around 1280 spots sign this petition. Let the County know to keep the old parking are as is. An added bonus, the County can save around $5 million by not renovating the old parking area.
The level of public interest in protecting these parking spaces has grown significantly over the past few days. This momentum confirms that a large number of residents view the preservation of accessible public beach parking as a priority for our community.
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chris
11 years ago
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We would go more often if parking wasn't such a nuisance. Consequently, we cannot spend money in town prior or afterwards.
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Barbara
11 years ago
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While renewed landscaping is great, especially when using native plants, more parking spaces is most important. not just more, let me clarify -- maximizing parking. i have not been to siesta beach in about 9 years, i am offended by the traffic and parking issues. so i stay here in nokomis.
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margaret smith
11 years ago
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No brainer- More parking, less Money. Resident I am, but have visitors, as we all do. Would hate to see a palm tree where 2 or 4 cars could stand...
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JoAnn Mooy
11 years ago
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I'm a resident. I cannot find parking at Siesta Key today and now you want to remove parking spots. Not the right thing to do.
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David Lindahl
11 years ago
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As much as I would like to see the "old" parking spaces upgraded to a level like the "new" spaces, more spaces will generate more business for Siesta key
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Deonna Case
11 years ago
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Leave the old lot just the way it is please. Who cares about landscaping? You're at siesta key beach. Nature is beautiful leave it all alone
Sarasota County recently opened up a new parking area which increases parking on Siesta Key Public beach from around 830 to 1280 parking spaces. In the summer, the County plans to close the old parking area to add landscaping and to reconfigure the parking lot. This new change will reduce the old parking area by 300 parking spaces. At the end of the complete renovation the Siesta Key Public Beach will net 150 new parking spaces but we believe it is better to have 450 extra parking spaces every day(even if part of it is an old parking lot). If you agree the County should leave the number of parking spaces at around 1280 spots sign this petition. Let the County know to keep the old parking are as is. An added bonus, the County can save around $5 million by not renovating the old parking area.
The level of public interest in protecting these parking spaces has grown significantly over the past few days. This momentum confirms that a large number of residents view the preservation of accessible public beach parking as a priority for our community.
90 Comments
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chris
11 years ago
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We would go more often if parking wasn't such a nuisance. Consequently, we cannot spend money in town prior or afterwards.
B
Barbara
11 years ago
Featured
While renewed landscaping is great, especially when using native plants, more parking spaces is most important. not just more, let me clarify -- maximizing parking. i have not been to siesta beach in about 9 years, i am offended by the traffic and parking issues. so i stay here in nokomis.
M
margaret smith
11 years ago
Featured
No brainer- More parking, less Money. Resident I am, but have visitors, as we all do. Would hate to see a palm tree where 2 or 4 cars could stand...
J
JoAnn Mooy
11 years ago
Featured
I'm a resident. I cannot find parking at Siesta Key today and now you want to remove parking spots. Not the right thing to do.
D
David Lindahl
11 years ago
Featured
As much as I would like to see the "old" parking spaces upgraded to a level like the "new" spaces, more spaces will generate more business for Siesta key
D
Deonna Case
11 years ago
Featured
Leave the old lot just the way it is please. Who cares about landscaping? You're at siesta key beach. Nature is beautiful leave it all alone
We would go more often if parking wasn't such a nuisance. Consequently, we cannot spend money in town prior or afterwards.