Sarasota News Leader
June 14, 2013
14 budget workshop: "I try to find projects
that have an economic impact and some kind
of return on investment … to the county." He
noted that Tourist Development Tax revenue
had increased substantially over the past several years, and much of that was related to the
county's investment in facilities.
He suggested proceeding with renovations at
the BMX facility on 17th Street.
According to material presented to the board
for the May 14 meeting, that project includes
a new 5-meter ramp and the addition of an
8-meter ramp, as well as reconfiguration of
the track. The description notes, "The 8 meter
ramp, only the second such permanent struc-
Commissioner Nora Patterson. File photo
A BMX bike rider competes in an event in Sarasota County. Image courtesy Sarasota County
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