Sarasota County Facts
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Original SCF investigations and the outside coverage that corroborates them — every story tied to the public record.
14 Investigations/63 Press items/77 total
Outside Press
Other media, for referenceYour ObserverMark Smith won by 373 votes — then helped approve a $2.52 billion budget.Sep 30, 2025 · BY THE NUMBERSFlorida Trident (Florida Center for Government Accountability)Stealth tax proposal surfaces as Sarasota County spending outpaces revenueFeb 23, 2026 · INVESTIGATIONThe Scoop (Francesco Abbruzzino) via Facebook / The Suncoast NewsThe county spending more than they're taking in? — Sarasota County Budget Data DigFeb 16, 2026 · BY THE NUMBERSYour ObserverIncumbent faces early challenge for County Commission District 4Jan 16, 2026 · ELECTIONS '26Florida PoliticsA RETIRED SERGEANT STEPS INTO DISTRICT 4Jan 13, 2026 · PROFILESarasota Herald-TribuneSarasota County budget talks end with few cuts, $600K school bill on the horizonAug 21, 2025 · BY THE NUMBERS
Sarasota Herald-TribuneBudget roundup: Sarasota County Commission hears details on $2 billion 2025 spending planJun 23, 2024 · Archival · on file