Daily Briefing: Post-Ian law may allow tallest proposed building in downtown Sarasota

Even after the Sarasota City Commission closed a zoning loophole for taller buildings, a state law passed after Hurricane Ian reopened it. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sat Apr 20 2024 [Post-Ian law may allow tallest proposed building in downtown Sarasota]( [If allowed by the City of Sarasota, Obsidian Residences would be build immediately next to Bay Plaza Condominiums on N. Palm Ave. The proposed building would rise to 337-feet - more than 100 feet taller than surrounding buildings. Residents of several downtown condo buildings held a rally Tuesday morning on N. Palm Ave. in downtown Sarasota, to demand the city reject the proposed building. ]( Even after the Sarasota City Commission closed a zoning loophole for taller buildings, a state law passed after Hurricane Ian reopened it. [READ MORE]( [An aerial view of 3H Ranch, which will stretch more than 2,700 acres east of Interstate 75 and south of Clark Road. The master-planned community will contain more than 6,500 residential units and 370,000 square feet of commercial and office space.]( [New development calls for thousands more houses in Sarasota County]( The mixed-use project would have more than 6,500 residential units, 250,000 square feet of commercial space and 120,000 square feet of office space. [READ MORE]( [FILE PHOTO: A bottle of Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder is seen in a photo illustration taken in New York, February 24, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar/Illustration/File Photo]( [Sarasota jury rules in favor of Johnson & Johnson in baby powder case]( The complaint alleged that Pat Matthey's cancer was linked to the talc-based baby powder produced by Johnson & Johnson. A jury on Thursday ruled in the company's favor. [READ MORE]( [Pursuing a fresh start on their education, hundreds of children and their families strolled towards the front entrance of Fruitville Elementary Wednesday morning, August 10, 2022, in Sarasota.]( [Sarasota Schools looking into student battery at Fruitville Elementary]( The School District is looking into reported incident at Fruitville Elementary involving a student grabbing and three other students. [READ MORE]( [Tony Ochoa, a supervisor for Strong Roofing, checks on a roof underway in Sarasota Springs in 2023.]( [Letters: Florida's message to outdoor workers: 'No rest, no shade, no water and no empathy.']( Local and city governments may not pass requirements more stringent than those in state or federal law. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [For subscribers] [Downtown Sarasota restaurant to temporarily close for renovations]( Open for decades, the restaurant was sold in recent years to new owners, who also own another well-known downtown ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Does Richard Corcoran really deserve $1 million to lead New College?]( New College President Richard Corcoran received a $200,000 bonus at his annual evaluation. The bonus brings his ... [READ MORE]( 3 [For subscribers] [Potential demolition of Sarasota Square Mall moves forward]( Costco, JCPenney and AMC Theaters will remain amid the changes. [READ MORE]( 4 [New downtown Sarasota bar, restaurant to be a 'place like none other']( An upscale new bar, restaurant, and piano lounge — boasting a $4 million price tag — is expected to open later this ... [READ MORE]( 5 [For subscribers] [Sarasota County OKs development with restaurant, villas on Lemon Bay]( Creating a food destination on a bay is hoped to catalyze further revitalization of the area. [READ MORE]( Advertisement Vote with Confidence This 7-day newsletter course will help you be an informed voter before Nov. 5. [SIGN UP NOW]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](