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Sarasota commissioners greenlight terms for ‘Mid County’ world‑class skatepark
Summary
The Sarasota County Commission unanimously directed staff to pursue terms for a public‑private partnership to build a Mid County skatepark after Parks Director Nicole Risler described a developer-backed proposal that includes California Skateparks and aims to attract competitions and visitors while protecting trees and site features.
Nicole Risler, director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, asked the Sarasota County Commission on July 8 to approve moving forward with a public‑private partnership to build a “world class” skatepark on underused county land east of Honore Avenue and west of I‑75.
The park concept, proposed by Justin Junda in partnership with California Skateparks, would include replicated “famous” skate spots, competition bowls and a hybrid pump track designed…
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