Sarasota County to buy prominent Stickney Point property for $21M project

Sarasota County to buy prominent Stickney Point property for $21M project

Sarasota County is primed to buy one of the most notable properties in the region, a colorful gateway to Siesta Key that includes bay frontage, docks, water sports outposts and even a restaurant, in a $18.1 million deal. And, in the years ahead, the skyline there could look much different — with some buildings poised for demolition to make way for a public park, according to the county's plans. The work, which officials say would increase waterf…