Statistical Section (unaudited) The statistical data presents physical, economic, social, and political characteristics of Sarasota County. It is intended to provide users with a more broad and complete understanding of the County and its financial affairs than is possible from the financial statements and supporting schedules included in the financial section. Contents Pages Financial Trends 252-261 These schedules contain trend information to help the reader understand how the County’s financial performance and well-being have changed over time. Revenue Capacity 263-275 These schedules contain information to help the reader assess the County’s most significant local revenue source, property taxes. Debt Capacity 276-287 These schedules present information to help the reader assess the affordability of the County’s current levels of outstanding debt and the County’s ability to issue additional debt in the future. Demographic and Economic Information 288-291 These schedules offer demographic and economic indicators to help the reader understand the environment within which the County’s financial activities take place and to help make comparisons over time and with other governments. Operating Information 293-297 These schedules contain information about the County’s operations and resources to help the reader understand how the County’s financial information relates to the services the County provides and the activities it performs. Sources: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is derived from the annual comprehensive financial reports for the relevant year. 251
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