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Sarasota News Leader October 18, 2013 Page 52 COSTS AND OTHER FACTORS Based on his work with a private client in Gainesville, Paul said, he anticipated the fourlane overpass of I-75 and Cattlemen Road would cost between $11 million and $13 million — $15 at most. In comparison, FDOT has suggested Sarasota County's expense would be $25 million to upgrade roads necessary to handle the diverging diamond design. When Commissioner Nora Patterson asked how the new overpass would tie back into existing highway infrastructure, Paul replied that a determination remains to be made about how best to handle that. "If we're going to have to pony up some money," Paul told the board, "I'd much rather us explore an opportunity to add connectivity Jonathan Paul addresses the County Commission on Oct. 9. Photo by Rachel Hackney Construction continues on University Town Center off University Parkway. Photo by Norman Schimmel