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This Week in Local Government

On Monday, the City of Sarasota Commission will vote on an appeal by the developer of 1260 N. Palm Residences (fka Obsidian). On election day, the New College Board of Trustees will meet to submit to approval by the state a financing deal for its acquisition of the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. Wednesday, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss the Stickney Point Road acquisition. And on Friday, the Sarasota City Commission will pick a new mayor.

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This Week in Local Government

On Monday, the City of Sarasota Commission will discuss an option-to-purchase agreement for city-owned land with a non-profit that wants to build the Sarasota African American Cultural Center. On Wednesday, City of Sarasota planners will review the Saravela and 2101 Ringling Boulevard projects.

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This Week in Local Government

On Tuesday, the City of Venice Council is expected to pass a data center moratorium, and the City of Sarasota’s Historic Preservation Board will discuss the developer-requested US Garage teardown. On Wednesday, the City of Sarasota Planning Commission will discuss a composting ordinance and creating a Bay Park zone.

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