Sarasota Area Says More Incentives Needed

Like a lot of places across America, Sarasota wants to ensure it gets its share of future business investments. Area economic development leaders have been discussing possible new incentives that could give the area a great edge with companies. Local government officials have concerns, which relate to the growing difficulties in making fiscal ends meet.

Florida in general is working hard to step up economic development efforts. This was evident to me in speaking at the Florida ED Council's summer conference in Tampa and in watching developments from afar.

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