On July 12th the Sarasota, Florida Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to deny the zoning change needed to build a gas station in a densely populated residential area. This success was won by the Clark & Proctor Healthy Neighborhoods Alliance.

CEDS began assisting the Alliance in January. The Alliance and a sister organization, the Sandhill Preserve Healthy Neighborhoods Alliance, convinced 1,730 Sarasota residents to sign a petition opposing the rezoning and another approval required for a second gas station.  These signatures were gathered in an unusually short period, attesting to the deep concern Sarasota residents felt about the two gas stations.

For further detail on how CEDS can help visit the How To Stop Poorly-Planned Gas Stations & Convenience Stores webpage or contact us at 410-654-3021 or help@ceds.org.