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Sarasota News Leader September 6, 2013 Page 57 Reid advised the board it would be better to … This throws a little curve ball in it to say to announce a change in policy during season, so that homeowner, 'You're able to handle that.'" snowbirds would understand they had to take "But I think it could be done," Patterson said, on the responsibility of right of way mowing. "especially [since] most counties don't deliver "It's just a fairly small strip they'd have to this service." add," Patterson noted. The following day, Anderson showed the board two photos — one was of a steep ditch bank — to illustrate the types of residential areas the county has covered in its mowing contracts. Referring to the ditch photo, Vice Chairman Charles Hines said, "With that steep a slope, that would be difficult for just your average homeowner with a lawn mower to deal with. OTHER DETAILS In response to questions from Robinson, Anderson said Sarasota County maintains approximately 2,200 acres, while Manatee County, for example, has about 400 acres. "So there's a significant difference in level of service," Anderson pointed out. "I haven't found many counties that maintain even close to the number of acres that we maintain." Commissioner Nora Patterson reviews budget materials during a workshop this spring. File photo