Sarasota Approves Lakewood Ranch Phases
Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved zoning changes for the final two phases of Lakewood Ranch Southeast. The decision permits 1,088 new homes despite strong protests from neighboring rural residents.
Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved zoning changes during an afternoon session to add 1,088 homes across 893 acres in Lakewood Ranch Southeast. The final two phases advance a massive master-planned project despite resident pushback over rural preservation. The expansion moves forward following a January court victory that resolved years of legal challenges.
