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Sarasota commission re‑hires Southern Group as state legislative lobbyist, after competitive interviews
Summary
After a day of interviews with seven firms, the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners voted 5-0 to continue a contract with the Southern Group for state legislative lobbying services for a three‑year term with optional extensions; the commission emphasized continuity as the Legislature considers major fiscal changes.
The Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners voted 5-0 Wednesday to continue contracting with the Southern Group to represent the county on state legislative matters, extending the county’s long‑standing external lobbying relationship as lawmakers prepare high‑profile proposals on property tax and other priorities.
Commissioners said they valued continuity and existing relationships in Tallahassee as they weighed presentations from seven firms that responded to a county request for information. Rob Lewis, the county’s director of government relations, told the commission the county needed direction quickly because appropriations…
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