Sarasota developer appeals rejection of plan to demolish downtown Mira Mar building

Seward Development will ask Sarasota City Commission to reverse June decision to reject demolition permit.

Seaward Development will ask Sarasota City Commission to reverse June decision to reject demolition permit.
Seaward Development will ask Sarasota City Commission to reverse June decision to reject demolition permit.
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Developers looking to tear down the historic Mira Mar building in Sarasota are appealing a decision by the city’s Historic Preservation Board to turn down a permit to demolish the structure. In the meantime, the company, Seaward Development, has mostly moved out of the building as needed shoring has yet to be installed.

 

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