If you care about the Celery Fields and its wildlife, we need you to let the Sarasota County Planning Commission know that you oppose rezone petition RZ 23-30 that will allow 170 homes on the Smith Farm property along Raymond Road next to the South Cell and across from the Raymond Road Boardwalk. 

What can you do?

• Send an email by NOON Nov. 13
• Engage with the Community: Attend Sarasota Audubon Zoom meeting on Nov. 13 at 5:30 PM to learn about the proposed rezone and hearing process. Zoom registration below.
• Speak to the Planning Commission: Attend the meeting in Venice on Nov. 21 at 5:00 PM at the RL Anderson Administration Building, 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice 

How to Write Your Email DUE Noon Nov. 13:

To: planner@scgov.net

Subject line:  RECOMMEND DENIAL of Rezone 23-30 – Smith Farm Property.  

Meet with Sarasota Audubon

Wed. Nov. 13 on Zoom at 5:30 PM

to learn about the proposed rezone and hearing process

Attend Planning Commission Meeting

Thurs. Nov. 21 at 5:00 PM

R. L. Anderson Administration Building

4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293  

Above: Smith Farms Property after Tropical Storm Debby in August 2024