The Statue is very popular with the public, visitors, and with Veterans Groups who honor the "Greatest Generation who won World War II. Most cities would love to have an attraction this popular.
The city should find a better location - ideally in our historic downtown.
Possible locations are:
---A New Town Square
---Five Corners
---Sarasota Waterfront
---Benderson Park
All these locations are feasible but the best location would be in a new town square bordering Main Street. At present the city lacks a central well defined meeting point and square. The "Kissing The War Goodbye" Square would immediately become the central meeting point of the city. Restaurants and shops would surround the Statue.
To create a great new town square for Sarasota requires a public private partnership. The city should prepare a simple plan for the square. Keep the location open - the city would be looking for a creative developer who must find a suitable site. The best site would be adjacent on one side to Main Street.
The City should be prepared to pay for some of the amenities to create a great town Square. The developer would be responsible for creating quality buildings and businesses on the Town Square.
More information at:
Craig Hullinger
941 312 1032
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