The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 04, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center in Venice to consider a major amendment to the county’s Comprehensive Plan.
The request, filed by Winchester Florida Ranch, LLLP on behalf of itself and the City of North Port, seeks to change the Future Land Use designation for about 2,432.9 acres of a 3,148-acre property along South River Road. The proposal would shift the land from Semi-Rural and Rural to Moderate Density Residential, which allows between two and fewer than five homes per acre. The rest of the land already carries Moderate Density Residential or Major Employment Center designations.
The property is located south and west of the North Port city boundary. After the hearing, the Planning Commission will send a recommendation to the Sarasota County Commission for final consideration.
All interested parties are invited to appear, be heard, and submit relevant evidence. Copies of the proposed Amendment and supporting documents are available during normal business hours in the Planning and Development Services Department at 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota, Florida. Copies of the petition and supporting documents will be available to view or download at www.scgov.net, Keyword: Planning Commission, the Friday prior to the public hearing. Written comments will be considered and may be sent to the Planning and Development Services Department prior to the public hearing at the above address or by e-mail to planner@scgov.net. The public hearing may be continued from time to time as announced by the Board.
