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Sarasota officials recommend redistricting tied to $60 million Garden Elementary rebuild

Sarasota County School Board · May 6, 2026
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Summary

District planners outlined a recommended redistricting plan (Scenario G) to rebalance overcrowding and open a rebuilt Garden Elementary (estimated $60,000,000, ~130,000 sq ft, ~950 student stations). The boundary advisory committee rated G most feasible; staff requested grandfathering flexibility for certain grades.

Dr. Kemp and planning staff briefed the board on the Garden Elementary reconstruction and associated redistricting scenarios, recommending Scenario G as the most feasible option to relieve overcrowding at nearby schools.

Dr. Kemp said the rebuilt Garden Elementary is on budget at $60,000,000 and will be about 130,000 square feet with capacity for roughly 950 student stations; portions of the old campus will be demolished with Building 4 (the cafeteria) retained for district support…

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