18-story condo project moves forward in Sarasota

A condo project planned for a city block in downtown Sarasota marked a milestone recently after receiving approval from the city’s planning board. Called Saravela, the tower will include 282 condominiums, including 11 townhome-style units, as well as retail space. The 1.7-acre site where it will be built spans nine parcels, encompassing a full city block along North Tamiami Trail between Fourth and Fifth streets….