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Sarasota News Leader August 2, 2013 Page 41 says he has invited North Port City Manager Jonathan Lewis to attend a meeting, tentatively set for Aug. 26 at Mote, to discuss the potential with Mote executives. Additionally, Reid notified the County Commission in his email, he spoke last week with Thom Stork of The Florida Aquarium, who had called to convey the interest of the Tampa facility's staff in having continued access to Little Salt Spring for research purposes, if the county does purchase the site. Stork is the Aquarium's president and CEO. Stork also indicated the Aquarium would be willing to operate Little Salt Spring, Reid noted. "[B]ut when told of my discussion with Mote and their more local emphasis [Stork] indicated [the staff] would be happy to work with or thru Mote." Kuman Mahadevan is president emeritus of Mote Marine. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine A section from a Frequently Asked Questions fact sheet provided by the City of North Port and Sarasota County relates to refunds for pass-holders of Warm Mineral Springs. Image courtesy Sarasota County