A $7.5 million grant to a developer-tied nonprofit that raised $0 on its own. Smith voted to keep paying it. | Sarasota County Facts

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A $7.5M grant to a nonprofit that raised $0 on its own. Smith voted to keep paying it.

$7.5M

to a nonprofit that raised $0 on its own — Smith voted to keep paying

The board clawed the grant back 3–1 on April 22, 2025 — Neunder moving, Knight seconding. Mark Smith cast the lone vote to keep paying it.

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