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Sarasota News Leader November 8, 2013 Page 39 The Dolomite deal also includes the county's acquisition of the company's utility system assets, including its customers. The County Commission earlier this year voted to move forward with that acquisition. The 115-acre purchase is "a great opportunity" for the community, said Carolyn Brown, director of the county's Parks and Recreation Department. For Commissioner Nora Patterson, the purchase makes it possible to realize a long-held dream for a North County recreational park. When the county was spending millions on the Englewood Sports Complex years ago, commissioners said the next big step was a similar complex in North County. Parks and Recreation Director Carolyn Brown makes a presentation on Siesta Key. File photo County staff presents an update to the County Commission on a plan to purchase 115 acres for a North County Sports Complex. Photo by Roger Drouin