ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WWSB) – Have you had trouble parking in Downtown Englewood lately? A recent study analyzed the data, and according to the results, more space is required to meet future demand.
Downtown Englewood will need 82 additional parking spaces to accommodate anticipated development, according to a new Sarasota County parking study.(Sarasota County)
Sarasota County’s parking study analyzed the Dearborn Street area and the Englewood CRA, finding 1,173 parking spaces across 57 locations, including 575 public spaces.
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During a fine arts festival on March 29, 2025, public parking peaked at 63% occupancy with 367 of 575 at 11 a.m.
During a fine arts festival on March 29, 2025, public parking reached peak occupancy of 63% at 11 a.m., with 367 of the 575 public spaces filled.(Sarasota County)
The report estimated that “82 additional spaces would be needed to meet anticipated demand tied to potential development on large commercial parcels.”
The report estimates 82 additional spaces would be needed to meet anticipated demand tied to potential development on large commercial parcels.(Sarasota County)
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