Daily Briefing: Sarasota developer wants to use tiny homes to help the housing crisis

Sarasota's zoning laws make it prohibitively expensive to create tiny home communities that could address the affordable housing crisis. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon May 20 2024 [Sarasota developer wants to use tiny homes to help the housing crisis]( [Keisha Arlinghaus, 38, a nurse, rents the most expensive and biggest of the tiny home units in the community. At 500 square feet, a king-sized bedroom, massive living room, wall of windows and furnished deck, it is plenty big for both her and her 8year-old son, who hosts sleep overs for his friends in the living room. The community’s lush and ample green space and pool give them both tons of places to play. “Every day I feel like I’m on vacation,” she said.]( Sarasota's zoning laws make it prohibitively expensive to create tiny home communities that could address the affordable housing crisis. [READ MORE]( [Lynn Munroe Crandall, seen here with her husband, James, died May 5 at age 82.]( [Volunteer made her mark with Venice Symphony and Venice Theatre]( Lynn Munroe Crandall retired to Venice with her husband James in 2008 and volunteered at church, symphony and theatre. [READ MORE]( [Christian and Bridget Ziegler sit with their attorney, Matthew Sarelson, left, during a hearing Thursday, May 16, 2024 before Judge Hunter Carroll in Sarasota. The Zieglers filed suit against the City of Sarasota, Sarasota Police Department and the 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office to stop the release of records obtained during closed criminal investigations into video voyeurism and sexual battery by Christian Ziegler. Ziegler was not charged in either case.]( [Judge to rule if Ziegler's seized cell records in sex case are public]( The seized records are from a closed Sarasota police investigation into Christian Ziegler's involvement in video voyeurism and sexual battery. [READ MORE]( [Cary Spicuzza, right, and Annette Gargett, are owners of Sarasota’s Hob Nob Drive-In. They posed for this photo on May 15, 2024, a day after their restaurant closed following 67 years in business.]( [Sarasota restaurant permanently closes after 67 years in business]( Sarasota restaurant open since 1957 has permanently closed, with the owner telling the Herald-Tribune: "It's time to stop and smell the roses." [READ MORE]( [The old bank building located at 5810 Midnight Pass Rd, in center, on Siesta Key.]( [Man behind one Siesta Key hotel plan says big developers favored]( A Siesta Key hotel developer has taken Sarasota County to court after proposed changes to growth policies would block his project. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Sarasota restaurant permanently closes after 67 years in business]( Sarasota restaurant open since 1957 has permanently closed, with the owner telling the Herald-Tribune: "It's time ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Is one of Sarasota's oldest restaurants closing? Here's what we know]( Rumors are swirling that one of Sarasota's oldest restaurants is permanently closing. Here's what we know after ... [READ MORE]( 3 [Detwiler's Farm Market breaks ground to expand distribution network]( The local business will expand the size of its distribution network after breaking ground on a new ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Dakin Dairy Farm sold to next generation of dairymen]( The dairy has been a Manatee County staple for decades, and that will continue now that it's operated by the next ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Sarasota Bradenton International Airport monthly passengers drop]( The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport's passenger numbers have steadily climbed post-pandemic. [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](