Nearly $21M Stickney Point project moves forward

Nearly $21M Stickney Point project moves forward

Sarasota County is moving forward with plans to acquire 2.04 acres on Stickney Point Road for a waterfront park project.County commissioners voted 4-1, with Commissioner Tom Knight in opposition, to proceed with the purchase and authorize $20.77 million in financing during its meeting Tuesday. The loan will cover the purchase price, closing costs, part of the debt service and some of the startup costs. Closing on the property is projected to tak…