SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County’s property tax rate, also known as the millage rate, is currently 25 percent lower than it was in fiscal year 2000. Sarasota County Government’s countywide millage rate of 3.46 mills is the second lowest of the 67 counties in the State of Florida. The millage rate is applied to the taxable value of a property. One mill means that the property … [Read more...] about County’s millage rate remains steady despite fluctuations in housing market
Economic Development, Government
Governor Reappoints Armstrong and Hogarth to the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board
Governor Ron DeSantis has reappointed Ed Armstrong and William Hogarth to the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board. Both Armstrong and Hogarth represent Pinellas County and were both reappointed for a term ending March 2026. Armstrong, of Dunedin, currently serves as treasurer of the Governing Board and was recently elected vice chair. He is a … [Read more...] about Governor Reappoints Armstrong and Hogarth to the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board
Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s Five Offices Collected $10,000 for CARES During the Month of May
Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s five offices will feature CARES (Community Aging & Retirement Services) as the charitable organization for the month of May. All proceeds from the promotional effort will benefit the CARES “We Help” campaign! CARES provides services to vulnerable seniors who need meals, home health care, home maintenance and help with pet care. Without the help … [Read more...] about Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s Five Offices Collected $10,000 for CARES During the Month of May
Lake Sarasota community cleanup set for June 11
SARASOTA COUNTY - It's time to clean out the garage and gather discarded household items, appliances, junk and tree trimmings as Sarasota County hosts a free community cleanup in the Lake Sarasota area from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 11. Dumpsters for residential customers will be available at the following locations: Sarasota Baptist Church, 7091 … [Read more...] about Lake Sarasota community cleanup set for June 11
Business Workshops From the FSBDCN Pinellas County
Upcoming WorkshopsSee what's happening this month.Contact InformationRequest Counseling Appointment (727) 453-7200 13805 58th Street N. Suite 1-200 Clearwater, FL 33760 Join Our Mailing ListThe Florida Small Business Development Center Network at Pinellas County offers business training, counseling, referrals and resources. Workshops fill quickly and advanced registration is … [Read more...] about Business Workshops From the FSBDCN Pinellas County