NewsWSLR Community RadioAugust 20, 2026Manatee
Community organizer identifies 11 previously undisclosed Live Local housing projects in Sarasota County
A community organizer has identified 11 housing development proposals in Sarasota County that were not previously disclosed to the public. These projects are part of a broader list of 18 developments associated with the Live Local Act.
Read the full story at WSLR Community RadioWhy It Matters
Residents now have information regarding 11 additional housing projects in their area that were previously not part of the public record.
Key Facts
- Lourdes Ramirez identified 11 housing proposals in Sarasota County that were not previously public.
- The projects are part of a total of 18 developments linked to the Live Local Act.
- The information was reported by WSLR+Fogartyville.
Who's Mentioned
other11“Number of newly identified projects”personLourdes Ramirez“President of the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations.”other18“Number of Live Local projects identified by community activists.”organizationDR Horton“Developer proposing an 860-unit project at Smith Farm and Celery Fields.”other860“Number of apartments proposed by DR Horton at Smith Farm.”locationSarasota County“Location of the housing projects”organizationWSLR+Fogartyville“Publisher of the news article”other19“Number of homes allowed on certain parcels under existing zoning.”otherLive Local Act“State law governing affordable housing and zoning.”organizationSarasota County Commission“Local governing body currently facing lawsuits over project rejections.”