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Residents near Sarasota National press commissioners to reroute Manasota Beach Road extension
Summary
Scores of Sarasota National homeowners told commissioners they oppose the planned Manasota Beach Road extension alignment, saying it would run within feet of existing homes and harm property values, safety and water access. Commissioners heard multiple requests for study, mitigation and alternatives but took no final action.
Dozens of residents from the Sarasota National neighborhood appealed to the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners on May 20, asking the board to change the alignment or study mitigation measures for the proposed Manasota Beach Road extension.
At the meeting, multiple homeowners said the project as shown in planning presentations would pass within roughly 40 feet of some back yards and affect about 40 homes directly adjacent to the proposed corridor. “This equates to 1,800 vehicles per hour and up to 30 vehicles per minute during peak driving times,” said Kevin McMahon, who said he and his wife invested their…
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