| Sarasota Magazine Article on IBSS |
Posted on Dec 14th, 2011
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| IBSSA Historic District Information |
Posted on Apr 5th, 2011
IBSSA Board was approached with proposition to have portions of our neighborhood placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Board has begun to identify the potential benefits and liabilities (if any) associated with being in such historic district. Inclusion requires a house to be at least 50 years old (there are lots of those) and be basically unaltered on the exterior. The government website has the entire list of criteria (links available on IBSSA website). Not all houses within IBSSA will qualify for the District.
Determining eligible homes is part of the application process. The application is submitted to the Department of State (DOS). Answers to frequently asked questions:
• There are no restrictions on the use, treatment, transfer, or disposition of private property.
• A property will not be listed if, for individual properties, the owner objects, or for districts, a majority of property owners object.
• National Register listing does not invoke local historic district zoning.
The Laurel Park neighborhood is a Historic District. The process took a little over 2 years
Total cost to the Laurel Park Neighborhood was around $20,000. IBSSA cost could be similar. Two funding avenues are available: funding by the City (long queue) or IBSSA fund raising. The latter could be quicker. Designation as a historic district communicates quality and value that translates into higher property values.
The neighborhoods input is much needed by the Board. Please post your views or send them reply privately to Vald Svekis at vsvekis@gmail.com .
David Morriss
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| IBSSA 2011 Annual Garage Sale Map |
Posted on Jan 28th, 2011
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| North Trail Community Crime Meeting Minutes 11/16/10 |
Posted on Jan 28th, 2011
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| Proposed Rezone 1173 Sylvan Drive |
Posted on Jul 21st, 2010
Proposed Rezone and Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 1173 Sylvan Drive Read More >> |
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| Sarasota Unified Command Oil Spill Update and Response Plan |
Posted on May 23rd, 2010
The purpose of this post (e-mail )is to provide you a situation update on the oil spill and a brief description of the response plan for this event.
Sarasota County has also formed a Unified Command with EM Chief Edward McCrane as the Incident Commander with a Unified Command including The Sarasota County Environmental Health and Sarasota County Environmental Services.
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| Sarasota Avenue Greenway Trail Proposal |
Posted on Mar 7th, 2010
On February 24, 2010 the city had a public discussion of the concept plan for the Sarasota Avenue Greenway Trail. A postcard announcement of the meeting was sent in advance to neighbors living within 500 feet of the project and notice was given on the IBSSA newsgroup, inviting neighborhood discussion. The greenway will be located in the unimproved Sarasota Avenue right-of-way, between 45th and 47th Streets. This neighborhood greenway will be ADA accessible. Features include a walking trail, benches, decorative lighting, fencing, landscaping, and proposed future tot lot and public art installations.
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| Top Priorities for the City of Sarasota Administration |
Posted on Feb 28th, 2010
Sarasota, FL: The top priorities for the City of Sarasota administration, along with corresponding measurable objectives, are now available for review on the City of Sarasota website. The City Commission recently established five priorities for fiscal years 2010-11 and 2011-2012:
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| Pedestrian Safety Improvements along N. Trail |
Posted on Jan 4th, 2010
Construction to improve pedestrian safety at two major intersections along U.S. 41 will begin Mon., January 4, 2010 in the evening with minimal disruption to motorized traffic. The two intersections being improved are: U.S. 41 and 10 Street and U.S. 41 and Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
The major construction will occur at night during off-peak traffic hours, Monday through Friday from 10pm to 6am. Since the construction is limited to pedestrian access, road closures are not expected; however, lane closures will be necessary. The intersections will be worked on simultaneously. The enhancements are scheduled to be completed by early March 2010.
The pedestrian safety improvements will include making sidewalks, curbs and ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minor striping, gutter improvements and pedestrian signalization will also occur.
The improvements at 10th Street will remain in place until the long term changes associated with the City's Bayfront Connectivity study are designed and constructed.
Jan Thornburg
City of Sarasota
Public Information Officer
941-954-2613
941-650-9693 (Cell)
941-954-4113 (Fax)
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