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The Sarasota News Leader (republished by Florida Trident)Rachel Brown Hackney · February 16, 2025

County Commission halts staff work on Jan. 28 transportation issues agreement with Hi Hat Ranch master developer

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February 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM ET County Commission halts staff work on Jan. 28 transportation issues agreement with Hi Hat Ranch master developer The Sarasota News Leader, Rachel Brown Hackney On Feb. 11, exactly two weeks after they authorized staff to proceed with an agreement involving transportation access…

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