Sarasota News Leader
October 18, 2013
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to our transportation network via a new over- Road] but to look at something different
pass as opposed to converting University and unique that establishes a walkable enviParkway into a freeway."
ronment" as envisioned in the county's
comprehensive plan.
Further, during his meeting late this month
with FDOT District One Secretary Billy Requesting that meeting with the Fruitville
Hattaway, Paul noted, he hoped to make the Initiative as a focus, he pointed out, "gets us
case "to not eight-lane or 10-lane [Fruitville a seat with the district secretary" and makes
Sarasota County transportation planning staff will pitch to state transportation officials on a proposed
east-west overpass of Interstate 75 and Cattlemen Road. Image courtesy Sarasota County
