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Board approves Verizon monopole at FP&L property on 6100 Hawkins Drive after neighbor objections; 3–2 vote

Sarasota Board of County Commissioners · March 26, 2025
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Summary

After public concern about notice, site selection and neighborhood impacts, the board granted a special exception for a 135‑foot Verizon monopole to be sited on an FP&L substation parcel; commissioners voted 3–2.

Sarasota County commissioners approved a special exception for a 135‑foot Verizon monopole at 6100 Hawkins Drive by a 3–2 vote following public comment and a petitioner rebuttal.

Neighbors told the board they had limited notice, worried about property values,…

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