Category Archives: Financial Affairs

Is “Project Waterboy” a wash?

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Carolann

In 2010 The Board of County Commissioners approved an economic incentive program to lure a production company to Sarasota County.  Code name:  “Project Waterboy”  .  9/20/2010  “Sanborn Studios setting up shop in Lakewood Ranch”  Before a room full of reporters, … Continue reading →

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Bradenton VS Sarasota

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Carolann

With only a tiny county line separating us, Sarasota and Bradenton have major differences when it comes to spring training.     In Sarasota, we watched as local officials chased after any team to fill Ed Smith Stadium.  We got a brand … Continue reading →

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Orioles stadium bond question

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Carolann

SCRG is passing along an e-mail from Harrison Fox to the Board of County Commissioners. Mr. Fox served on the County’s Citizen Budget Task Force, and has an excellent understanding of the County’s financial issues. The Citizen Budget Task Force … Continue reading →

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