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Sarasota Reverses Extended Paid Parking Hours After Public Pushback

Sarasota Reverses Extended Paid Parking Hours After Public Pushback

Sarasota City Commission reversed the extended paid parking hours downtown and on St. Armands after intense public opposition. Commissioners admitted they did not consult stakeholders. A workshop is scheduled for Aug 24 to discuss long-term parking strategy. This is a major downtown vitality story.

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Updated Aug 5, 2026