ApprovedGeneral Plan Amendment
Winchester Florida Ranch Text Amendments & Annexation
Description
Request for city consent to proceed with formal applications for comprehensive plan and land development code text amendments for a ~2,967-acre property.
Impact summary
Could pave the way for a large-scale master-planned community with thousands of residential units, raising concerns about water capacity, flooding, and traffic.
Applicant
- Name
- Winchester Florida Ranch, LLLP (Agent: William Merrill)
- Address
- Unincorporated Sarasota County / Proposed North Port Annexation Area
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · City Commission
Approved3–2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (1)
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