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Commission delays request‑for‑proposals for historic Scott Building, sets 18‑month hold to allow tenant time to relocate

Sarasota Board of County Commissioners · April 8, 2025
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Summary

After board debate about the historic Scott Building and tenant concerns, commissioners voted 3–2 to delay release of an invitation‑to‑negotiate for approximately 18 months, giving the current lessee time to seek relocation and preserving options for historic preservation and future disposition.

The Sarasota County Commission on April 8 voted 3–2 to delay issuance of an invitation‑to‑negotiate (ITN) or other procurement step for the historic Scott Building, effectively pausing active marketing or disposition for about 18 months.

Commissioners debated the balance between stewardship of a county historic asset, the tenant’s long‑standing low‑cost lease ($10 per year was cited in public remarks about lease…

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