This hearing is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed widening of Interstate 75 (I-75) from south of S....  


  • The Department of Transportation, District One announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.
    DATE AND TIME: Thursday, May 21, 2009, Open House, 6:00 p.m.; Formal Presentation, 7:00 p.m.
    PLACE: St. John’s United Methodist Church, 6611 Proctor Road, Sarasota, Florida
    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This hearing is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed widening of Interstate 75 (I-75) from south of S.R. 681 to north of University Parkway in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, Florida, a distance of approximately 16 miles; Financial Project ID Number: 201277-1-22-01.
    Anyone needing information regarding the project or public hearing, or needing special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 should contact Mr. Tony Sherrard, Project Manager, FDOT District One at (863)519-2304, by e-mail: antone.sherrard@dot.state.fl.us, or by writing to the address below, at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing.
    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mr. Tony Sherrard, Project Manager, FDOT District One, Post Office Box 1249, Bartow, Florida, 33831.
    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Mr. Tony Sherrard, Project Manager, FDOT District One, Post Office Box 1249, Bartow, Florida, 33831. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).