🌴 sarasota’s luxury growth: dream or development disaster?

🌴 Sarasota’s Luxury Growth: Dream or Development Disaster?

ByMichael

 

Big news: high-end towers like One Park Sarasota and the proposed Adagio are stirring up controversy downtown. While these developments promise sleek designs and luxury living, they’re also putting more than 100 trees at risk—and sparking concerns about parking and congestion.


City officials have responded by removing parking garage gates to improve access, but for many locals, it’s not enough. The big question remains:
Is Sarasota becoming too much like Fort Lauderdale?


🟢 If you’re a potential buyer, here’s what to ask:

● What’s the developer’s plan for parking?

● Are trees being replaced?

● How will traffic be managed?

🏡 These small details matter more than you think when it comes to long-term livability.


☕ Have questions about Sarasota real estate, urban planning, or downtown living? Let’s talk—whether over coffee or by phone.


📍 Full episodes and local deep dives:


➡️ https://www.teamrenick.com/out-and-around-with-mike
📞 Call me at 941-400-8735

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