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Stephens planned residential development (164 homes) in Palmetto

Summary

Roughly 27 acres off 77th Street East could be rezoned for a planned residential neighborhood with up to 164 homes — 161 attached and 3 detached. That means new neighbors, traffic on local roads, and pressure on schools and services in the Ellenton Gillette Road area.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 12, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

The owners and future homebuyers would gain a new residential community.

⚠️Who could be affected

Nearby residents may face increased traffic on 77th Street East and strain on area schools and infrastructure.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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