County ignores Bee Ridge traffic issues

In 2023, hundreds of residents of the Bee Ridge neighborhood urged Sarasota County to evaluate the traffic, noise and environmental impacts of Special Exception 1874 for The Classical Academy on Bee Ridge Road.

Our objections were dismissed; we were described as old people in the way of progress.

Now, weekday mornings and afternoons, Bee Ridge and Lorraine roads are gridlocked in all directions.

Impatient drivers make illegal U-turns instead of traveling to the nearest traffic circles.

Short commutes have turned into long, tedious journeys.

What will happen when widening begins on Bee Ridge Road to accommodate 3000 of the 13,000 new homes planned in Hi Hat Ranch?

Sarasota County signals it will allow Hi Hat developer to build road through pu

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