It’s budget time – expect cutbacks amid political uncertainty. This week, it’s the City of Sarasota, Sarasota School Board, Sarasota Public Hospital, and City of North Port’s turn to discuss and pass their 2027 budgets. On Wednesday, the New College Foundation will vote on dissolving the alumni association.
Monday (07/27)
City of Sarasota Commission budget workshop 1 (agenda)
Highlights: Presentation and discussion of the proposed 2026-27 budget, by department and fund.
9:00 AM
City Hall chambers, 1575 2nd Street, Sarasota
Tuesday (07/28)
City of Sarasota Commission budget workshop 2 (agenda)
Highlights: Continued presentation and discussion of the proposed 2026-27 budget, by department and fund. At 5:30 PM: Approval of millage rate and budget.
9:00 AM
City Hall chambers, 1575 2nd Street, Sarasota
Manatee County Commission regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Final presentation of the local DOGE committee; 2026-27 annual action plan; Environmental Land Acquisition referendum; proposal to tax residents for the animal shelter; moratorium for data centers; sustainable funding for EMS services.
9:00 AM
Manatee County Administration Building, chambers, first floor, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
Sarasota Public Hospital Board lunch (agenda)
Highlight: Review of financials.
12:30 PM
Kolschowsky Research & Education Institute, 5th Floor, Board Conference Room, 1880 Arlington St., Sarasota
Sarasota Public Hospital board meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Medical staff reports, treasurer’s reports and approval of bad debt and charity care, financial highlights, strategic land acquisition, approval of proposed budget and millage rate for 2027, president’s report.
2:00 PM
Kolschowsky Research & Education Institute, 5th Floor, Board Conference Room, 1880 Arlington St., Sarasota
Sarasota School Board budget hearing (agenda)
Highlights: Presentation, discussion and adoption of tentative budget and millage rate for 2026-27.
5:00 PM
Landings Administrative Complex, 1980 Landings Blvd., Sarasota
City of Sarasota community workshop (agenda)
Highlight: The owner of the Breakfast House seeks a rezone without a site plan to remodel an existing home at 128 N. Briggs Ave. and turn it into a restaurant.
5:30 PM
Selby Library, Conference Room, 2nd floor, 1331 1st St., Sarasota
Manatee County School Board budget meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Presentation, discussion and vote on tentative millages and budget for 2026-27.
5:30 PM
215 Manatee Avenue W, board room, Bradenton
Wednesday (07/29)
New College Foundation board meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Dissolving the New College Alumni Association and replacing it with a committee.
9:00 AM
Sudakoff Conference Center, 5845 General Dougher Pl., Sarasota
City of North Port Commission workshop (agenda)
Highlights: Proposed budget for 2026-27; electric utility fee reduction.
10:00 AM
City Hall chambers, 4970 City Hall Blvd., North Port
City of North Port Commission special meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Discussion of tax millage for 2026-27; scheduling a special meeting in August for a data center moratorium.
5:01 PM
City Hall chambers, 4970 City Hall Blvd., North Port
Thursday (07/30)
Manatee County Commission budget meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Presentation, discussion and vote on constitutional officer budget.
9:00 AM
Manatee County Administration Building, chambers, first floor, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
Friday (07/31)
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