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Board backs idle‑speed/no‑wake ordinance for Ted Sperling Park; staff to pursue federal permits and enforcement plan
Summary
Following public safety and environmental testimony, the commission approved an ordinance establishing an idle‑speed/no‑wake zone within 300 feet of Ted Sperling Park (South Lido). Staff will seek FWC/DEP/Army Corps/USCG approvals, procure markers and create interlocal enforcement arrangements with the City of Sarasota and law enforcement.
The Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 16 adopted an ordinance establishing an "idle‑speed/no‑wake" zone within 300 feet of Ted Sperling Park on South Lido, after hearing safety, noise and environmental testimony from residents and marine stakeholders.
What the ordinance does: the change directs staff to pursue the necessary state and federal approvals that would allow a local ordinance to be enforceable — including coordination with the Florida Fish & Wildlife…
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