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25-5582 — Rezoning in Sarasota, FL
A 9.22-acre vacant brownfield site is proposed to be rezoned from Commercial Residential to Industrial General District, which would enable industrial uses on the Marian Anderson Place property. This rezoning represents a significant shift in the property's development potential and land use character in this area near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Developers should monitor whether this industrial conversion affects nearby commercial or residential projects or infrastructure capacity.
| Case number | 25-5582 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rezoning |
| Location | 2046 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Sarasota, FL |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Parcel / legal | Southern two thirds of a larger 13.95 acre parcel, located on the South side of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, West of the Railroad Right of Way, East of the Right of Way of Marian Anderson Place, and North of 21st Street, generally known as the Marian Anderson Place Brownfield Site |
| Acreage | 9.22 |
| Current zoning | Commercial Residential District (CRD) |
| Requested zoning | Industrial General District (IGD) |
| Petitioner | Barron Channer, agent for Newtown Gateway LLC, contract purchaser |
| Hearing | 2026-09-08 |
| Hearing body | City Commission |
| Status | new |
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- First seen — 2026-08-28: First seen on a City Commission agenda · City Commission
- Staff recommendation — 2026-09-08: Staff recommendation: none stated · City Commission