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Sarasota News Leader October 25, 2013 Page 19 the best use for that property for the long term," Hines pointed out. "What we need in my opinion is another hotel that can keep downtown going in its revitalization." But a gulf appears to exist between what commissioners are expecting as a sale price for the property at 20 N. Washington Boulevard and what Connelly is offering. Commissioner Joe Barbetta has long supported development of the property that serves as a county parking lot, primarily for people with business in the adjacent courthouses. The main reason for the difference is the developer valued the land at $2,044,200, while the county-hired appraiser valued it at $4 million. Wednesday's vote allows the county to "sit "This property is not on the tax rolls right down and negotiate with them and see if we now," Barbetta noted. "It needs to get on the can strike a deal with them," Hines said of the tax rolls." principals in SHD Partners. The county parcel at 20 N. Washington Blvd. has a view of the Synovus Bank building at the southwest corner of Main Street and Washington Boulevard. Photo by Norman Schimmel