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Sarasota commissioners approve moving forward on Longboat Key library enhancements, seek clarity on naming and carrying costs
Summary
The board unanimously authorized moving the Longboat Key Library funding and naming requests to the next step after town officials said donors have nearly met fundraising goals; commissioners asked town and staff to clarify donor guarantees, multi-year pledge carrying costs and the duration of naming rights.
The Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously June 4 to move forward with a funding proposal from the town of Longboat Key for enhancements to a planned Longboat Key Library, including a recommendation to recognize a major donor with facility naming and to name the community meeting terrace in recognition of other large gifts.
Renee Deepilato, director of libraries and historical resources, told the board the town’s fundraising campaign aims to raise $3,500,000 for an expanded meeting room and enhanced exterior space and that the town is…
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