in 2009 — and it is part of a new initiative
to transform interchanges, the I-75 diverging
diamond would be the first example of its
kind in Florida.
But before FDOT proceeds with its plans,
state officials want Sarasota and Manatee
counties to back the project through formal
resolutions.
Sarasota County staff worked with Manatee
County representatives to craft a resolu-
tion earlier this week. "Attached is the draft
resolution that we have developed in partner-
ship with Manatee County," Sarasota County
Administrator Tom Harmer wrote to his com-
missioners in a March 18 email. "The intent is
to bring it to both Boards on March 25th."
The Sarasota County Commission's workshop
will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the third floor
Think Tank of the County Administration
Center, located at 1660 Ringling Blvd. in
downtown Sarasota.
If the resolution wins the board's approval, it
also would serve as a sign of support for other
improvements in the area surrounding the
interchange, according to Sarasota County's
draft resolution.
While the state is leading the effort to
secure funding for the interchange project,
it would be up to the counties to take the
lead on those other improvements around
State Rep. Greg Steube of Sarasota is a supporter of the diverging diamond concept for Interstate 75
and University Parkway. Photo courtesy myfloridahouse.gov
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Sarasota County staff has drafted a resolution regard-
ing the proposed diverging diamond interchange.
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