What
is Real Property?
Real property is a legal term encompassing real estate
and ownership interests in real estate (immovable property). It
is an estate or property consisting of
lands and of all appurtenances to lands, as buildings, crops, or
mineral rights (distinguished from personal property).
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What
does the Real Property Division of Sarasota County do?
The Real Property Division acquires land and interests in
land to accommodate projects in both the Capital and Non-Capital
Improvement Programs. Property is acquired in fee simple and
easement interests through donation, purchase acquisition, and
if necessary, eminent domain. Additionally the Real Property
Division processes plat vacations, street vacations and property
exchanges. The Division has also assumed the role of property
lease management.
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What is
Right-of-Way?
Public right-of-way is a right of passage over
land to which
permits the public to travel over it, such as a street, road,
sidewalk, or footpath.
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Where is
the Real Property Division located?
The Real
Property Division is located in the Sarasota County Government
complex just south of the intersections of Cattlemen Road and
Bahia Vista Street. The address is:
1301 Cattlemen
Road, Bldg ‘C’, Sarasota, FL 34232
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How can
we contact the Real Property Division?
General questions can be sent using e-mail to:
DManning@scgov.net To reach a member of staff, call the
main line at: 941-861-6868.
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Are
there any other functions of the Real Property Division?
Yes, the division processes petitions for vacations of
platted interests, street vacations and property exchanges.
There are procedures and forms required to initiate the
process. Those interested in beginning or investigating the
process may do so via the
home
page.
The Division also handles property lease
management consisting of county-owned properties, negotiating
leases and license agreements and leases to third parties. If
you have any questions on leasing county owned facilities please
contact the main line at: 941-861-6868
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What types of fees
may I encounter when requesting a Plat Vacation?
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County
Administration Fee is $500.00 (defrays the cost staff
processing time)
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Boundary
Survey (varies depending on firm you select)
-
Certificate
of Apparent Ownership and/or Ownership and Encumbrance
Report (varies depending on firm you select)
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Advertising
fee (Herald Tribune – varies on size of ad)
-
Recording
fee (if vacation request is granted)
You
are encouraged to print out the instruction sheet and checklist provided to obtain quotes for services prior
entering into a contractual agreement.
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How do I know if I
really need a vacation of easement?
Typically, a title company or legal representative has told you
that you have an encroachment. Your most recent survey will
show an encroachment in an easement. Please return to the Home
Page and click the link for the type easement vacation you
need.
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What are “Letters of No Objection” and how do I get them?
A
“Letter of No Objection” is needed for a Plat or Easement
Vacation, a Street Vacation or a Property Exchange. “Letters of
No Objection” are provided by Florida Power & Light, Verizon
Telecommunications and Comcast Cable. The Petitioner or the
representative of the petitioner contacts these service
providers to obtain letters stating there is no objection to the
vacation or exchange. A cover letter including your name and
address, along with a copy of the sketch and survey must be
forwarded to each service provider. Once you have received your
“Letters of No Objection”, they must be included with your
package. The letters must be written on their company
letterhead. Contact information for service providers is
located on the ‘Notice to Applicant’ Sheet.
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