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Sarasota News Leader October 12, 2012 on the table for my colleagues to consider — I don't have a problem do- ing that." Shelin acknowledges that the County Com- mission will be a tough- er sell than the City Com- mission. Social issues such as LGBT rights do not often come up during county meetings, and the board is certainly more conservative than the city leadership. But She- lin is pushing the registry idea in Venice, as well, and he thinks that if he can get more municipal- Page 18 ities on board, that will give the idea greater leverage with the County Commission. He says Sarasota Coun- ty is ready. At a recent Sarasota Bar Association diversity event, Shelin introduced himself as "a gay American," and "the applause was surprising- ly strong," he says. Sarasota County Commissioner Carolyn Mason prepares for a budget workshop "I think there's a lot more support for these social issues than you might think," Shelin says. "So I'm encouraged." Enter To Win A New iPad When our "Likes" on Facebook reach 1,000, we will randomly select one of our subscribers to receive a new iPad. 1 Click here to Subscribe The contest concludes when The Sarasota News Leader achieves 1,000 "Likes" on Facebook, One winner will be selected at random from among subscribers. Only subscribers are eligible to win the iPad, regardless of having "Liked" our page on Facebook. Contest is open only to residents of Sarasota County. Selected winners must provide a valid Sarasota County street address to receive the iPad. Contest is void where prohibited by law. 2 Then Like Us On Facebook