Sarasota growth

While both the boards of New College and the airport authority are appointed by the governor, it must be cleared by federal aviation authorities in order to proceed.

Opponents say Lakewood Ranch Southeast would create urban sprawl and overload two-lane roads while one commissioner said "we want to protect our environment."

By Susan Giles WantuckThere's a long history of business owners pushing back against efforts by the city of Sarasota to put paid parking downtown.Sarasota…