“A new development slated for the North Trail could tackle two major issues facing the city of Sarasota: Lack of affordable housing and the revitalization of the blighted highway.

After buying the one-acre parcel housing the Monterey Village Inn for $1 million last year, Elia Rofail has brought in local architect Brent Parker and engineer Matt Morris to redevelop the property. The city’s development review committee this morning commented on initial plans for 33 apartments in a three-story structure at 2413 N. Tamiami Trail... ” -Observer