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Sarasota staff warns tourist development tax changes and state budget uncertainty could affect local projects

Sarasota Board of County Commissioners · May 21, 2025

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Summary

Rob Lewis told commissioners the 2025 Florida session remains unsettled and highlighted appropriations in conference (matching $3M for Lorraine Road Segment C and other local requests). He flagged HB 7033 proposals that could reallocate TDT dollars to property-tax relief and said counties are coordinating on impacts.

Rob Lewis, Sarasota County director of governmental relations, briefed the commission on the state legislative session and potential impacts for county budgeting. Lewis said the most recent concurrent extension runs to June 6 and that both chambers must agree to extend beyond that date. He said some appropriations for…

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