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Seven hours, 400 comments, packed City Hall: North Port moves to halt data centers (opens the original)
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Editor's note: This story was originally published by Suncoast Searchlight. The North Port City Commission chamber was so full, the line to get in through the metal detector snaked around a 50-foot corridor. Dozens waited in the overflow room and filled chairs in the upstairs lobby, lining the halls one by one for a chance at the microphone. “Putting a data center there will completely destroy what's left of the city." “If you vote yes to bring data centers here, we know exactly who you are, and
Higher rates, valet parking? Sarasota weighs fixes for parking woes (opens the original)
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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Just days after an open house on the city’s parking woes sparked a walkout and protest, the Sarasota City Commission was at it again on Monday with another workshop to discuss the issue. This time, residents were allowed to speak. For months, Sarasota officials have tried to find a way for the parking division to remain a self-sufficient enterprise fund. They extended parking hours earlier in the summer to bolster revenue, then paused the proposal weeks later after widesp
Sarasota County OKs arts grants without DEI debate, leaving Urbanite behind (opens the original)
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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - When arts organizations in line for tourist tax grants were asked in July to acknowledge new diversity, equity and inclusion stipulations to receive public funds for 2027, most hoped the Sarasota County Commission would either provide more clarity or overlook the culture war issue. Instead, without much discussion or further clarification, commissioners on Wednesday approved $2.1 million in county support to 33 organizations. The lone exception was Urbanite Theatre, which
Sarasota hosts parking open house without public comment. Chaos ensues. (opens the original)
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This story was originally published by Suncoast Searchlight. Then came the yells from the gallery. And accusations from attendees that they were misled by Sarasota officials. Roughly 80 people had come to City Hall on Monday evening for an open house on the city’s parking situation, which has rankled residents and business owners for months. Someone screamed that they should all start a protest in the parking lot. Another encouraged the news cameras to follow. Within moments, dozens marched out
Sarasota County administrator warns of potential cuts to sheriff’s office, key services if Amendment 3 passes (opens the original)
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The article was originally published by Suncoast Searchlight. Sarasota County could see major cuts to critical services if Amendment 3 passes at the ballot box in November, with the Sheriff’s Office alone standing to lose more than $50 million of the property tax revenue it currently receives, new projections show. Those figures show what could happen within the first two years of Amendment 3 passing and follow months of concerns from local officials across the Suncoast who say the rollback woul
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