Federal government denies SRQ airport land sale to New College

FAA nixes the $11.5 million deal for 31 acres that the college leases from the airport. Airport officials disagree with the decision and will "pursue further discussions on this matter."

New College, on 110 acres on Sarasota Bay, was founded in 1960.
New College, on 110 acres on Sarasota Bay, was founded in 1960.
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A yearslong effort to sell 31 acres of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport land to New College of Florida has been blocked by the Federal Aviation Administration.

 

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