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Other media, for referenceSarasota 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 NUMBERSFlorida 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
Florida PoliticsYOU DON'T HAVE TO LIKE THE LAW. YOU DO HAVE TO FOLLOW IT.Jun 19, 2026 · EDITORIALFlorida Trident / Suncoast SearchlightSarasota County blocks 'Live Local' law, risking clash with developersApr 9, 2026 · INVESTIGATIONYour ObserverIncumbent faces early challenge for County Commission District 4Jan 16, 2026 · ELECTIONS '26Showing 8 of 19