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construction of a new 10,000-square-foot structure, which would include a café, a gift shop, spa and therapy services and more. National estimates that construction would eventually cost $8.9 million. National has been operating the Springs since April 12, when the property reopened to swim- mers. As of June 6, it had already collected $265,000 in revenue. Its short-term contract runs out at the end of August. Both the North Port and County commissions named the Jebco and National projects as their top two options, despite the immense differences between them. "These two really have different visions," County Commission Chairman Charles Hines said, while County A segment of the bid package from National and State Parks Concessions explains some of the firm's concerns about new construction at Warm Mineral Springs. Image courtesy Sarasota County Sarasota News Leader June 13, 2014 Page 37