Lack of control over prominent fairgrounds site irks Sarasota officials

County commissioners learn that as long as the 54-acre parcel near downtown hosts an agricultural fair, it can never reclaimed by the county.

County commissioners recently discussed the highest and best use of the fairgrounds site at 3000 Ringling Blvd.
County commissioners recently discussed the highest and best use of the fairgrounds site at 3000 Ringling Blvd.
Andrew Warfield
  • Manatee-Sarasota
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During its fall 2023 workshop, the Sarasota County Commission directed staff to study the highest and best use of the 54-acre fairgrounds property along Fruitville Road, and whether such higher and better use can even occur there.

 

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