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Sarasota News Leader January 10, 2014 university had paid for an appraisal that had estimated the value of the land at $2.11 million. During the Oct. 23 County Commission meeting, three commissioners said they would accept the spring only if it were donated to the county. Page 18 "This is a big hurdle," Robinson told the News Leader on Tuesday, Jan. 7. "It's one step in a longer process." Robinson learned about the offer from the university on Jan. 6, when Interim County Administrator Tom Harmer showed her a copy of the letter. "It's great news," said Robinson, who, in turn, sent a copy of the correspondence to the Friends of Little Salt Spring. Commissioner Nora Patterson, who has voiced concern about taking on the annual maintenance and security costs for the spring, told The Sarasota News Leader this week that it would have been a deal killer if university officials had sought a purchase price from the If the county takes over the spring, The county. Florida Aquarium would be an ideal partner "I would not have supporting paying for it," to help the county oversee research activPatterson said. "That would have been a dead ities at the spring, Reid indicated. Although Sarasota County does not have the expertise deal." or means to implement an underwater archePatterson added that even as a donation, the spring brings a new financial burden to the ological program, the Tampa aquarium does, county, as she had noted at the October meet- Reid pointed out. ing. Previously, the University of Miami had Patterson also mentioned Mote Marine a full-time salaried research associate who Laboratory as a potential partner to help manlived on the property and watched over it. age the spring. At the October meeting, Vice Chairman Charles Hines and Robinson also said they "We will have to see," Patterson said about would not support paying for the site. the Sarasota-based nonprofit that has seven Robinson, who had publicly called on the centers for marine research. "They are such university to donate the land to the county, is a responsible organization, that would be a positive partnership." % encouraged by the university's offer. Neal Schafers My interest in photography reminded me about how my smile made me unhappy. A childhood accident caused my permanent teeth to come in askew. I had seen how Dr. Koval restored the smile of a friend's father. With Dr. Koval, we discovered I also had cracked fillings and a shifted jaw – all which she corrected. I am 100% satisfied with Dr. Koval's meticulous work and sincere care to make my smile look natural and picture-perfect. For a complimentary consultation call 941.923.5406 To view our extensive smile gallery, visit askdrkoval.com ENHANCE YOUR SMILE. ENHANCE YOUR LIFE. Christine Koval, D.M.D. Awarded 20 Gold Medals for Smile Makeovers by the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.