Planning Board Hears Compromise Master Plan for Selby Gardens

September 18, 2020 – Sarasota

The Compromise Master Plan for Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus will be heard by the City of Sarasota’s Planning Board. We wanted to keep you apprised, and for those who are interested, provide details for how to watch or comment on the issue. This past weekend, the Sarasota Herald Tribune shared their positive opinion about our efforts. In case you missed it, you can read it here.

As we prepare for this hearing on Tuesday, September 22, at 1:30 p.m. with a follow up session scheduled for Wednesday, September 23 at 1:30 p.m., if needed, it is important to note the process set forth by the City of Sarasota. This year, due to COVID-19, the hearing will take place virtually via Zoom.  If you are interested in tuning into the hearing, or if you are interested in speaking at the hearing, the City of Sarasota has shared the following information.  

To watch: 
SarasotaFL.gov (click “Meetings/Agendas/Video”) https://www.sarasotafl.gov/services/meetings-agendas-videos
Access Sarasota television (Comcast channel 19, Frontier channel 32)

To make comments virtually: 
Pre-register by emailing your request to the Planning Board at planningboard@sarasotafl.gov by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 18.  You will receive a link to complete an online registration form, and once registered you will receive further instructions and links from city staff on when and how to access the meeting online and participate. You can always submit pre-written comments to planningboard@sarasotafl.gov for inclusion leading up to the meeting.

To make comments in person:
If you wish to participate in person, go to the SRQ Studio located in the City Hall Annex while the meeting is in session (face covering will be required).  You are encouraged to pre-register by emailing planningboard@sarasotafl.gov by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 18.