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Sarasota News Leader August 9 & 16, 2013 Page 45 seeing operation of the spring — is a signifi- be viewed, whether at a nearby facility or ancant development that excites Robinson. other facility locally," Robinson pointed out. While public access at the ecologically and archaeologically sensitive site would likely be limited under county ownership — as it has been under the university's control — the county would probably work to make certain an educational outreach initiative is established at the site. In addition to the cultural artifacts, the spring-fed sinkhole is home to several rare plant species. Bill Goetz, correspondence secretary for Friends of Little Salt Spring, said that although several trailers were put on the site in the 1970s, the property does not have any permanent buildings there. "Potentially, there could be a research and educational facility at the site, if Mote takes over," Goetz noted, "and that is what the "We at the county are interested in artifacts Friends of Little Salt Springs has really wantstaying local and making sure they are able to ed to see at the spring." Little Salt Spring. Photo by Steve Koski, University of Miami