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26-5593 — New building addition containing 151 independent senior living dwelling units and three levels of structured parking in Sarasota, FL
This rezoning case seeks to convert a 16.59-acre medical/charitable institutional property at 700 John Ringling Boulevard to residential multifamily zoning to accommodate a 151-unit senior living facility with structured parking. Developers should monitor this case if they have interest in the Sarasota waterfront market or institutional property conversions, as it may signal zoning flexibility for senior housing in premium locations.
| Case number | 26-5593 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rezoning |
| Location | 700 John Ringling Boulevard, east of St. Armand's Key and west of Bird Key |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Acreage | 16.59 |
| Current zoning | Medical Charitable Institutional (MCI) |
| Requested zoning | Residential Multiple Family 5 (RMF-5) |
| Proposed use | New building addition containing 151 independent senior living dwelling units and three levels of structured parking |
| Petitioner | Joel J. Freedman, AICP |
| Owner | Plymouth Harbor Inc |
| Hearing | 2026-03-23 |
| Hearing body | City Commission |
| Status | continued |
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