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While further reporting by multiple outlets revealed SANCA's state filing problem was quickly corrected, Mason this week said the controversy had caused "heartburn" and that perhaps the county should be exercising more direct "oversight" of the nonprofit. "I need some assurances that things are headed in the right direction," she said, sug- gesting that perhaps the county ask for the right to name "a couple" of representatives to the SANCA board. No other commissioner backed Mason. County Administrator Tom Harmer and Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker both attend SANCA board meetings, Harmer told the board, offering a level of oversight with which the commission seemed comfortable. "I don't think this board wants to get into the day-to-day micromanagement of SANCA," Chairman Charles Hines said, adding that Harmer's and Hunzeker's presence at meet- ings offers "some level of review." While the commission took no action to ease Mason's "heartburn," it did this week mod- ify its contract with Enterprise Florida, the public-private partnership that oversees the state's economic development programs. Enterprise is working with the county to implement the $5 million the state Legislature allotted for the rowing facility during last year's session (in addition to the $5 million approved in 2012). The county has negotiated with the organization for months about lan- guage that requires the county to repay the state if economic impact goals aren't met. The action this week simplifies reporting require- ments for the county, making it responsible for annual rather than quarterly analyses. % • Gene Burgess and Melonie Burgess, licensed acupuncture physicians • Serving Sarasota since 2008 • Treatment rates are on a sliding scale, from $15-$35; new patients pay a one-time additional fee of $10 AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE FOR EVERYONE 3615 Webber St • Sarasota, FL 34232 (941) 922-4611 SarasotaCommunityAcupuncture.com Open Tuesday through Saturday Our Mission To provide our community with high quality and affordable acupuncture and herbal medicine and to create a treatment space that connects people and builds community. Click for larger map and driving directions Click To Schedule An Appointment Online MENTION THIS AD TO RECEIVE $5 OFF THE NEW PATIENT FEE Sarasota News Leader April 25, 2014 Page 42