Robinson added that she wants to see the
effort moving ahead, not backward.
TROUBLE WITH THE TWO
Regarding the 1330 N. Osprey Ave. site, the
biggest hurdle is where to park 60 city utility
vehicles and relocate storage bins that would
be displaced if elected officials tap this site
for the shelter.
County Commissioner Joe Barbetta previ-
ously suggested moving the vehicles to a
nearby city lot on Goodrich Avenue. City offi-
cials, however, have stated that the Public
Works Department lot at the end of Goodrich
Avenue sees too much usage already to
accommodate any further vehicle parking.
Last month, Assistant City Manager Marlon
Brown shared with city and county officials
The property at 209 N. Lime Ave. in Sarasota might become a third potential site for a homeless
shelter. Image from Google Maps
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