# Sarasota County Moves to Terminate $18.1M Purchase

Sarasota County plans to terminate its $18.1 million contract to buy the vacant Boatyard Village waterfront property near Siesta Key, ending its plan to convert the site into a county park. The county cited the seller’s inability to provide clear title; no termination date or contract number was reported. For public buyers and real-estate contractors, the decision illustrates how unresolved title issues can prevent a government property acquisition from proceeding and disrupt planned public uses.

- The planned purchase is not reported as completed; the county intends to end the contract because clear title could not be provided.
- Agencies pursuing property acquisitions may benefit from resolving title requirements and related contingencies before committing to a purchase.
- The planned park use will not proceed under this purchase, creating uncertainty for stakeholders tied to the proposed site redevelopment.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Published:** November 04, 2026

### Government Entities
- Sarasota County

### Sources
- [Sarasota County walks away from $18.1M waterfront deal](https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2026/11/04/sarasota-county-walks-away-from-18-1m-waterfront-deal/92608237007) - Sarasota Herald-Tribune