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Sarasota News Leader November 29, 2013 Page 23 added, referring to the state's open meeting Commissioner Nora Patterson — who chairs the TDC — reminded Blackketter during the laws. advisory board's meeting last week that the SANCA has to operate according to the TDC would not meet again before Feb. 15. Sunshine laws, Blackketter pointed out. Unless it held a session in January, she added, Additionally, SANCA should have its busi- the members would not have the opportunity ness plan delivered to the Sarasota County to comment on the business plan before it goes to the County Commission. "So you need Commission by Feb. 15, Blackketter said. to coordinate that in some way, so this board In early November, County Attorney Stephen can see [it]," Patterson told Blackketter. DeMarsh told The Sarasota News Leader that negotiations had been going on for about six "I'll be working with Virginia," he responded, referring to Virginia Haley, president of the months to complete the contract between county's tourism office, Visit Sarasota County. SANCA and the county. DeMarsh said the "Yes, I understand," he added. process was put on hold while both entities worked to finalize the details of SANCA's bid Moreover, Patterson pointed out that for the World Rowing Championships, which Blackketter had referenced SANCA's next big step as the "refinement" of its business plan. the park won in September. Teams row against the clock during the Head Regatta on Nov. 16. Photo by Norman Schimmel