Sarasota County OKs $1.6M economic development contract — sans conflict

With its budget now set, the Sarasota County EDC turns its focus on expanding industrial and commercial sites.

Benderson Development is wrapping up its latest phase of construction at the business and industrial park off Toledo Blade Boulevard.
Benderson Development is wrapping up its latest phase of construction at the business and industrial park off Toledo Blade Boulevard.
Photo by Elizabeth King
  • Manatee-Sarasota
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Not so long ago, annual contract and budget discussions between the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County and the county commissioners were laced with threats of defunding the organization. 

 

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