SEERD, Audubon, Phillippi Creek Coalition feature at SCAN Oct. 28

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The following is from Miles Toder, Misty Creek resident and President of Sarasota East Enders for Responsible Development (SEERD):



The Sarasota Citizen Action Network (SCAN) concerned about overdevelopment and the need for better growth management with adequate infrastructure, public services and greater citizen involvement will hold its next meeting at Fellowship Hall, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Road at 5:30 on Tuesday October 28th. 


We have invited speakers from Audubon Society to speak about the County Commission's 5-0 vote yesterday once again turning down DR Horton's latest application for a zoning change at the Smith Farm adjacent to the Celery Fields; Phillippi Creek Coalition's effort to protect their neighborhood from flooding, and SEERD's ongoing battle with Sarasota County over its impacts in the Bee Ridge neighborhood. 


Of strong concern to all are newly amended state laws that pre-empt local jurisdiction over land use planning and regulations with questions about who should be protecting the health, safety and welfare of county residents. 


Please pass the word to your communities and friends about the upcoming meeting so that we share best practices, increase awareness of developer plans and likely land use conflicts, infrastructure improvements and continue to hold our elected representatives accountable for sustainable growth that includes protection of our properties and quality of life.  


Miles Toder, Ph.D.  陶德

Senior Foreign Service Officer (Retired)

President, Sarasota East Enders for Responsible Development (SEERD)




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