Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) recently joined Sarasota County to cut the ribbon on their new Planning and Development Services “One Stop” Administration Building.

Situated on a 6.5-acre site at the Northwest corner of Apex Road and Palmer Boulevard, the 55,600-square-foot general office space will centralize several departments engaged in the review and permitting of projects in North Sarasota County, making it easier for residents and contractors to get answers quickly while improving coordination among staff.

In addition, the facility will serve as the operations center for damage assessment teams during recovery phases after events such as hurricanes or tropical storms.

Building features include a welcoming and check-in center; departments for building, planning, zoning, environmental protection, code enforcement, property management and development review coordination; and collaboration spaces designed for community use and administrative or public meetings.

GMC provided architecture and interior design services on the project, with Halfacre Construction Company as the construction manager.