They cut the rate. They collected $64 million more.
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Sarasota Herald-TribuneTHEY HELD THE RATE. THE BILL STILL WENT UP.Jun 11, 2026 · EDITORIAL
Sarasota Herald-Tribune$18.1M FOR LAND THAT SOLD FOR $8.9MMay 7, 2026 · Archival · on file
Sarasota Herald-Tribune$15M FOR A DEVELOPER'S ROAD — UNANIMOUSJan 14, 2026 · Archival · on file
Your ObserverMark Smith won by 373 votes — then helped approve a $2.52 billion budget.Sep 30, 2025 · BY THE NUMBERSSuncoast SearchlightOne full-time job no longer covers a two-bedroom in Sarasota County.Aug 7, 2025 · BY THE NUMBERS
Florida PoliticsCampaigned on the people. Funded by the developers.Dec 15, 2022 · Archival · on file
Sarasota Herald-Tribune373 VOTES — NOW $876M LATERNov 8, 2022 · Archival · on file
Local Government AccountabilityWhat Joe Neunder Cost Your FamilyJul 10, 2026 · INVESTIGATION
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