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Sarasota News Leader November 22, 2013 — as well as the county courthouse and jail, which are located downtown. That would be critical, he pointed out, especially if Sarasota opts for a smaller — and thus less expensive — facility that does not house as many service providers on the campus. REPORT PRESENTATIONS Page 52 In October, a Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness survey found that 1,460 homeless adults live in Sarasota County. The consultant will present his report on Monday, Nov. 25, at two local government meetings: • 9 to 11 a.m.: Sarasota County Commission A permanent shelter site is expected to be part joint meeting with North Port and Venice of Marbut's plan to address homelessness, a commissioners at the Venice Community problem the consultant says will continue Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice. to swell as many are still unemployed in the fallout of the economic recession and the number of veterans with Post Traumatic Stress • 2 to 4 p.m.: County Commission joint meeting with the Sarasota City Commission at Disorder increases. Nationally, one-third of the County Commission Chambers, 1660 the people living on the street are combat vetRingling Blvd., Sarasota. erans, Marbut told the League audience. Homeless people gather outside Selby Library in downtown Sarasota in April. Photo by Norman Schimmel