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-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 · EDITORIALSarasota Herald-TribuneSarasota County politicians must be honest with homeowners | LettersJun 15, 2026 · EDITORIALFlorida Trident / Suncoast SearchlightSarasota County blocks 'Live Local' law, risking clash with developersApr 9, 2026 · INVESTIGATION
Sarasota Herald-TribuneWhat they're saying about the latest plan to change single-member districts in SarasotaJan 30, 2023 · Archival · on file
Sarasota Herald-TribuneSarasota Republicans had higher turnout than Democrats in swing County Commission districtNov 22, 2022 · Archival · on file
Sarasota Herald-TribuneFredd Atkins and Mark Smith to face off for Sarasota County Commission District 2 seat; Neunder also winsAug 23, 2022 · Archival · on file
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