NewsSarasota News Leader — Sarasota CountyAugust 17, 2026Sarasota County
United Way report estimates $108,900 'survival budget' for Sarasota families
A 2026 report from United Way Suncoast identifies $108,900 as the annual 'survival budget' required for a Sarasota County household with two adults and two children in child care. The study also reports that 73,865 households in the county are classified as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
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This figure establishes a benchmark for the minimum income required to cover basic household necessities in Sarasota County, highlighting the financial threshold for families struggling to meet standard living costs.
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organizationUnited for ALICE“Collaborated on the 2026 ALICE report.”organizationUnited Way Suncoast“Released the 2026 ALICE Report on household financial stability.”personJennifer Jorgensen“Recipient of the report from Mayor Trice.”personDebbie Trice“Shared the report with city management to advocate for affordable housing polici”personKourtney Sanchez“CEO of United Way Suncoast, quoted in the report regarding regional struggles.”locationSarasota County“The geographic area covered by the survival budget study.”personKarie Friling“Recipient of the report from Mayor Trice.”