LYRA  & RINGLING BOULEVARD MIXED USE

a.k.a. the old RINGLING SHOPPING CENTER

NOW OPEN: The New Public Sidewalk just south of the gated development, connecting the Paver Park/Gardens of Ringling Park residential neighborhood DIRECTLY to Payne Park via Shopping Way. However, be aware that the walkway runs right into what will soon become a construction zone for the Legacy Trail.

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.  

The old shopping center building was demolished in December 2018.

Built in 1955,
Ringling Shopping Center was Sarasota's
first shopping mall.

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.

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."