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The skepticism about the event displays one of the challenges facing communities that will be forced to deal with encroaching saltwater. How can those concerned about the problem make a community realize the importance, even the reality, of the issue? One anonymous question, asked via notecard during the panel discussion, included the comment, "Our elected officials seem ambivalent or fearful." While she was able to stay around only for 30 minutes or so, Sarasota County Commissioner Carolyn Mason did emphasize the county's dedication to sustainable practices. Thirty- two percent of the county has been set aside for conservation, she pointed out, and nitro- gen in the bay has decreased 64 percent since the late 1980s. Beneke herself called for greater "collabo- ration among policymakers and academics" and argued that the international community needs to "gear up its actions." Research and reports will only go so far, she added. "There are certainly opportunities for further work and solutions in all of these areas." % Image courtesy Sarasota County Neal Schafers E N H A N C E Y O U R S M I L E . E N H A N C E Y O U R L I F E . For a complimentary consultation call 941.923.5406 To view our extensive smile gallery, visit askdrkoval.com 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. Christine Koval, D.M.D. Awarded 20 Gold Medals for Smile Makeovers by the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Don't have your own subscription to The Sarasota News Leader? Subscribe for FREE and receive a weekly notification when the latest issue is available online. FREE SUBSCRIPTION Sarasota News Leader June 6, 2014 Page 10