AT A GLANCE 2 IMPACT Report 2024 Sarasota Bay Capital Projects completed in Fiscal Year 2024 • Dona Bay Surface Water Storage Facility Phase II: This project included modifications to the existing lake berm and embankment to create 364 acres of storage area, emergency lake overflow, and installation of 8,100 feet of 72-inch diameter pipe to convey stormwater from Salt Creek rehydration area into the new storage lake and accommodate the surrounding properties off-site drainage flows. • Carlton WTP – AWT PH II: This project was a multi-year capital improvement project to ensure safe, reliable and sustainable drinking water to customers served by the Sarasota County Public Utilities Department. • MLK Way Forcemain: This project consisted of the design, permitting and construction of two (2) sanitary pipeline improvements along Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr (MLK) Way. • Scherer Thaxton Preserve: This project included the construction of a new fishing pier, construction of an accessible restroom, installation of a picnic pavilion, re-organization of existing parking and the addition of accessible parking spaces, installation of accessible walks to connect all proposed amenities and fencing. • Several projects included milling and paving existing roadways, pavement striping, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramp modifications, curb repairs, and roadway base repairs. 2024-2025 Quality of Life Ratings and Surveys* • #11 Best Places to Live in the U.S. • #2 Best Places to Live in Florida • #10 Fastest Growing Places in the U.S. • #15 Safest Places to Live in the U.S. • #18 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. • #9 Best Places for Young Professionals in Florida *According to U.S. News & World Report Rankings Fitch and S&P Global Bond Ratings • Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings assigned ‘AA+’ rating for Sarasota County’s 2024 Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A, Series 2024B, Series 2024C • Fitch Ratings assigned ‘AA’ rating for Sarasota County’s 2024 Tourist Development Tax Bonds, Series 2024A • 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 Safe Place to Live, Work & Play World-Class Quality of Life Amenities Exceptional County Services Aligned with Resources Robust, Growing Business Opportunities
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