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County moves to receivership for failing Bee Ridge wastewater franchise after reported spills
Summary
Sarasota County directed staff to seek receivership for Bee Ridge wastewater franchise after the private operator lost its certified operator, reported spills, and said it would stop service June 1. Commissioners approved the action unanimously to protect public health.
Sarasota County commissioners unanimously directed staff on April 8 to file for receivership of the Bee Ridge wastewater franchise after county public‑utilities staff reported the private operator was failing to manage the system and had been discharging sewage.
Public Utilities Director Brooke Bailey told the board Bee Ridge lacked a valid franchise renewal because the operator did not own or lease the land where…
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