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FIRST, PLEASE, THE SHORT-TERM BID Chairs surround the swimming area of Warm Mineral Springs. Photo courtesy Sarasota County THE COUNTY COMMISSION ASKS THE NORTH PORT CITY COMMISSION TO TRY AGAIN TO FIND A SHORT-TERM OPERATOR FOR WARM MINERAL SPRINGS By Rachel Brown Hackney Editor A Nov. 12 letter from the Sarasota County Commission to the North Port City Commission thanks the latter board for its decision to work on a long-range plan for the operation of Warm Mineral Springs. specifically says, "I want to convey our continued interest in the offer contained in your October 15 letter to issue another bid for the short-term operations of Warm Mineral Springs while we deal with the long-term bid." However, like the previous County The County Commission voted 3-2 last week Commission letter — dated Oct. 23 — it also to send its latest missive to the North Port encourages the North Port commissioners board, with Vice Chairman Charles Hines and to try again to get the Commissioner Joe resort open during Barbetta in the minor– I'm asking my board to just try ity. Commissioner season. Signed by County Commission Chair– woman Carolyn Mason, the letter again, just please let's try again. Christine Robinson Commissioner Sarasota County Christine Robinson volunteered to work with staff to draft the letter.