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Board removes 1992 restrictive covenant on North Manasota Key property, clearing path for new variance review

Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners · July 9, 2025
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Summary

Sarasota County commissioners voted unanimously to eliminate a 1992 declaration of restrictions on 806 North Manasota Key Road, allowing the current or future owners to seek new coastal setback variance approvals under current codes.

The Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners on July 9 voted unanimously to eliminate a 1992 recorded declaration of restrictions on property at 806 North Manasota Key Road, clearing a legal constraint that had limited development to the 1992 approved impervious-surface footprint for 99 years.

Background: Howard Berna, manager of environmental permitting, explained the 1992 variance included a recorded deed restriction prohibiting expansion of residential or impervious surfaces…

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