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Sarasota News Leader October 18, 2013 Page 77 storm drains untreated," the release contin- estuary to its pristine condition," said City ues. "It is hoped this pilot program will reduce Manager Tom Barwin in the release. many of those pollutants." Titan Block, the distributor of PaveDrain® City staff also met with nearby business in Florida, donated the paver blocks for the pilot program, the release adds. owners and explained how their disposal of materials can impact the community's storm- Over the next year, tests will be conducted to determine the efficacy of the program. water system, the release notes. Already, representatives of other jurisdictions "This demonstration project is the latest "have expressed an interest in visiting the example of our community's leadership and alley and learning more about the stormwater commitment to restoring the Sarasota Bay filtration system," the release concludes. Permeable pavers cover a rock and sand filtration system. Photo courtesy City of Sarasota