SARASOTA, Fla. — Jacaranda Blvd., between Tamiami Trail and Corso Venetia Blvd., has now been reopened following firefighting efforts for a brush fire.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) says deputies are helping the Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) and the Department of Forestry respond to a brush fire in the wooded area behind a CVS at 4090 S. Tamiami Trail.
The SCSO reports that this is generating heavy smoke in nearby areas. The public is advised to avoid the area if possible.
The brush fire has been contained, and there are currently no threats to homes or businesses, according to SCSO.
“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”
South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.
