LYRA & RINGLING BOULEVARD MIXED USE
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the old RINGLING SHOPPING CENTER |
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NOW OPEN: The New Public Sidewalk just south of the gated/fenced development, connecting the Paver Park/Gardens of Ringling Park residential neighborhood DIRECTLY to Payne Park via Shopping Way. However, be aware that the walkway currently runs right into the active construction zone for the Legacy Trail. |
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West Palm Beach developer, Richman Group of Florida, is developing the site in two phases: two commercial/retail buildings along Ringling Boulevard (Phase 2); and (Phase 1) "Lyra": a gated, luxury 222-unit apartment complex.
As of fall 2020, LYRA is built and open; the twin commercial buildings along Ringling Blvd (Phase 2) are still to come.
The old shopping center building was demolished in December 2018.
As of fall 2020, LYRA is built and open; the twin commercial buildings along Ringling Blvd (Phase 2) are still to come.
The old shopping center building was demolished in December 2018.
Update on the old Publix tile Mural at Ringling Shopping Center. I recently inquired of Richman Group, the developer, what plans are, now that Phase I (Lyra Apartments) is nearing completion, for the mural that they were going to save, prior to demolition, hopefully to reinstall on the back wall of their garages building, along the soon-to-be Legacy Trail. Neighborhood initiative (kudos to Pearlee, prime mover for the neighborhood on this!) encouraged them to save the mural, not original from the 50's, but still a much-loved local iconic work of art.
Alas, the Richman Group reply: "In regards to the Publix mural, unfortunately we were unable to salvage any of the tile to be repurposed. There was a good amount of damage from vandals right before the demo and it wasn’t possible to keep the mural intact."
Alas, the Richman Group reply: "In regards to the Publix mural, unfortunately we were unable to salvage any of the tile to be repurposed. There was a good amount of damage from vandals right before the demo and it wasn’t possible to keep the mural intact."
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Built in 1955, Ringling Shopping Center was Sarasota's first shopping mall. |
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In 2012/2013 the neighborhood successfully fought a controversial proposal to replace the semi-derelict Ringling Shopping Center with a Walmart Supercenter.The old shopping center building was demolished in December 2018.
Through neighborhood negotiation, plans include a public sidewalk just south of the site, to allow local residents convenient pedestrian/bike access from the Paver Park and Gardens of Ringling Park residential neighborhoods directly to Payne Park.
This development application builds on prior agreements resulting from the Walmart proposal process. The site is now zoned part Downtown Edge and part Downtown Neighborhood Edge.
Through neighborhood negotiation, plans include a public sidewalk just south of the site, to allow local residents convenient pedestrian/bike access from the Paver Park and Gardens of Ringling Park residential neighborhoods directly to Payne Park.
This development application builds on prior agreements resulting from the Walmart proposal process. The site is now zoned part Downtown Edge and part Downtown Neighborhood Edge.
The (extensive) planning documents from the project application can be viewed online through the City. (Or visit City Hall.)
From the City of Sarasota home page, find prior (archived) meetings:
May 17, 2017, Development Review Session, Agenda Item I.3. 17-ASP-05 Ringling Blvd Mixed Use. "Click to view Backup Material."
From the City of Sarasota home page, find prior (archived) meetings:
May 17, 2017, Development Review Session, Agenda Item I.3. 17-ASP-05 Ringling Blvd Mixed Use. "Click to view Backup Material."
