A Public Notice from the County announces rezoning of the NW parcel of the Quads at Apex and Palmer from its open use rural designation to Government Use. Hearing scheduled for July 10, 9 a.m. It appears that the rezone is solely addressing the fire station portion of the parcel - 2 acres - leaving about 7 acres for another use yet to be determined.
***HELP IF YOU CAN***
At the eastern end of the 1,300 acres which the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast envisions for a Rural Heritage Conservation Area (this "central park" would contain the Quads, the Celery Fields, Big Cat Habitat and more) the Foundation is trying to preserve 24 acres near Tatum Ridge Elementary from yet another housing development. If the Foundation can reach its goal, he parcel would become a permanent conservation area set aside for the community's benefit. It currently has a horse farm on it.
If you have a little spare cash, please consider helping them meet a June 30 deadline to come up with an installment payment of $650,000. Your help would also demonstrate community support for the larger Rural Heritage vision.
If the County sees we care about this "Central Park" for East Sarasota, perhaps they'll be less inclined to expand industrial uses on our public lands at the Celery Fields.
Thank you.
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