AT A GLANCE 2 Impact Report 2023 Celery Fields Capital Projects Completed in Fiscal Year 2023 • West Dearborn Street Improvements consisted of new street lighting, improvements to sidewalks, landscaping, additional parking and the installation of a gateway; a first for the County. • Osprey Junction Trailhead which is adjacent to the Legacy Trail includes enhanced native landscaping with buffers and concrete walkways to explore nature and wildlife. • Pinecraft Pedestrian Bridge which provides an 8 foot wide bridge for pedestrians and bicyclists within the community. • Albee Road Bridge was repaired to extend the life by an additional fifteen years. • Several road resurfacing projects completed including milling and paving, school zone improvements, ADA ramp modifications and curb repairs. 2023-2024 Quality of Life Ratings and Surveys* • #5 Best Places to Live in the U.S. • #1 Best Places to Live in Florida • #2 Fastest Growing Places in the U.S. • #7 Safest Places to Live in the U.S. • #18 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. • #8 Best Places for Young Professionals in the U.S. *According to U.S. News & World Report Rankings Fitch and S&P Global Bond Ratings • Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings assigned ‘AA+’ ratings for Sarasota County’s 2023 Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds Series 2023A. • Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings assigned ‘AA+’ ratings for Sarasota County’s 2023 Utility System Revenue Bonds Series 2023. • Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings affirmed an ‘AA+’ long-term rating and underlying rating (SPUR) on the County’s Utility System Revenue Bonds outstanding. • These bond ratings reflect the County’s superior financial management, solid operating profile and are an indication of the economic health and growing, strong and diverse local economy. • High bond ratings allow the County to acquire debt at a lower rate. SARASOTA COUNTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS GOALS OF SARASOTA COUNTY SARASOTA COUNTY GOALS High Performing County Team Team Services World-Class Place Business Great Place to Live World-Class Quality of Life Amenities Exceptional County Services Aligned with Resources Robust, Growing Business Opportunities
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