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to the adjacent Celery Fields. Company staff worked with Sarasota Audubon members to plan the linear park space, said Benderson Vice President Larry Fineberg. While Vice Chairwoman Christine Robinson said Benderson's purchase price gave her "heartburn," she voted in favor of the sale after pointing out that she felt the space would be a "great incubator" for smaller companies, which make up a large portion of the county's employer base. "I think it will inspire some similar types of growth in that area," Robinson added. GOING UP IN VALUE The $3 million appraisal of the property was on the low side because only four recent An aerial view shows the property at Fruitville and Coburn roads. Image courtesy Sarasota County Benderson Vice President Larry Fineberg (left) listens to comments during his presentation to the County Commission on Nov. 26, 2013. File photo Sarasota News Leader July 11, 2014 Page 17