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Commissioners approve High Hat Ranch access agreement, clear right‑of‑way timing for road improvements
Summary
After a lengthy review of developer commitments and public guarantees, the Board approved the High Hat Ranch access agreement and gave policy guidance to establish Bee Ridge right-of-way at an early stage to enable financing and construction of road improvements tied to the development.
Sarasota County commissioners on July 9 approved an access and infrastructure agreement with High Hat Ranch that includes developer-funded road improvements, right-of-way dedications and surety for construction costs.
Agreement highlights: Staff described the agreement components: High Hat Ranch will provide up to 24 acres of Fruitville Road right-of-way; fully fund two-lane initial construction of the Bee Ridge Road East extension (BREE) with provision for future widening; pay relocation/mitigation…
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