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Sarasota commissioners direct deeper study of correctional campus options; referendum planning discussed
Summary
After a detailed presentation on jail capacity and three site options, Sarasota commissioners instructed staff to drill down on options that avoid placing the courthouse tower on downtown parking (options 2 and 3) and to return with tightened cost estimates and referendum planning for 2026.
Sarasota County officials advanced plans this week to further study options for replacing the County Justice Center and expanding jail capacity, after a briefing showing three site concepts and wide cost ranges.
Brad Gobitz, capital‑projects manager, told the Board of County Commissioners that staff and consultants evaluated 14 scenarios and narrowed them to three approaches for siting a new Courthouse/Justice Center (CJC) and an associated correctional facility. All variants depend on an approved voter referendum to fund construction. Gobitz said the…
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