NewsWSLR Community RadioAugust 23, 2026Manatee
Sarasota County Commission to vote on $30 million in flood resilience projects
The Sarasota County Commission is scheduled to vote on the approval of $30 million in funding for flood resilience projects this Tuesday. On the same morning, the county will also host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new $90 million Sarasota County Administration Center.
Read the full story at WSLR Community RadioWhy It Matters
The commission's vote determines the allocation of $30 million toward local flood mitigation infrastructure, which directly impacts regional disaster preparedness and public works spending.
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locationSarasota County Administration Center“A new $90 million facility opening on Tuesday.”organizationVenice City Council“Discussing data center moratorium and development plans”personLynette Herbert“Appointed as County Health Department Administrator”personRon DeSantis“Governor receiving appreciation from airport board”organizationManatee County Commission“Discussing Flock cameras and code enforcement”organizationWSLR+Fogartyville“The news outlet reporting the information.”organizationMcDowell Housing Partners“Involved in lawsuit against Sarasota County”personJoe Gruters“Florida Senator receiving appreciation from airport board”organizationSarasota County Commission“Approving infrastructure funding and utility rate changes”