Developer accused of scare tactics over Mira Mar preservation

The either/or scenario of twin condo towers to provide capital to preserve the historic structure, or a 10-story apartment "box," was continued by the Planning Board until April.

Attorney Brenda Patten addresses the Planning Board as (from left) consultant Philip DiMaria and historic preservation specialist architects Igor Reyes and Rick Gonzalez look on.
Attorney Brenda Patten addresses the Planning Board as (from left) consultant Philip DiMaria and historic preservation specialist architects Igor Reyes and Rick Gonzalez look on.
Photo by Andrew Warfield
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In order to save the locally historic designated Mira Mar building on South Palm Avenue, Sarasota-based Seaward Development needs to maximize the bulk of the property in order to set aside the upward of $30 million needed to rebuild the structure from the inside out.

 

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