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of a state statute governing conflict resolution among local governments, the boards began working together again. The Springs reopened under a short-term management contract on April 12; it was the first time since June 30, 2013 that people have been able to swim there. "It was always our intention to look at this," Robinson said of the USGS study during her board's March 19 meeting. "I think that it's important to note that we're getting this back on track. … We're beginning to see things happen again. … We're really starting to see some intergovernmental cooperation on Warm Mineral Springs …" The North Port commissioners engaged in little discussion before their vote, with Commissioner Cheryl Cook making the motion to proceed. "I'm glad to see this finally get off the ground," Commissioner Linda Yates said. "It's the first step in the bigger study that I think we defi- nitely are going to need." A graphic indicates questions about the water flow into and out of the springs. Image courtesy Sarasota County Sarasota News Leader April 18, 2014 Page 30