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Original SCF investigations and the outside coverage that corroborates them — every story tied to the public record.
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Other media, for referenceSarasota Herald-TribuneTHEY HELD THE RATE. THE BILL STILL WENT UP.Jun 11, 2026 · EDITORIAL
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 NUMBERSSarasota Herald-TribuneTHE GRAVY TRAIN IS OVER — SAYS A COMMISSIONERJul 31, 2025 · EDITORIALFlorida PoliticsAUGUST 18 DECIDES DISTRICT 2 — NO DEMOCRAT ON THE BALLOTJun 14, 2026 · ELECTIONS '26Florida PoliticsEVEN BUSINESS LEADERS COULDN'T PUZZLE THIS ONE OUTApr 13, 2026 · EDITORIALFlorida 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 NUMBERSShowing 8 of 18