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Sarasota staff warn of Tallahassee budget uncertainty; tourist development tax changes could hit county revenue
Summary
County governmental relations staff told the Board that the state legislative session remained unresolved as of May 21, with extension through June 6 and live negotiations about property‑tax and tourist‑development‑tax proposals that could materially affect Sarasota County revenues and budget planning.
Rob Lewis, Sarasota County director of governmental relations, briefed the Board of County Commissioners on May 21 on the status of the Florida Legislature and pending fiscal matters that could affect the county’s 2026 budget.
Lewis reported that both chambers had agreed to an extension that, at the time of the presentation, ended June 6 and that leadership negotiations would determine whether the extension would be extended further. He said the House Select Committee on Property Tax — on which a Sarasota representative serves — will meet through the summer to develop recommendations for the fall. Lewis described an uncertain negotiating environment and said the…
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