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Counties split on Peace River upgrade plan and regional authority
A Gondolier survey ahead of county votes shows a 3 3 split among five neighboring counties on upgrading the Peace River from recreational to drinking quality. Sarasota seeks state reclassification with regional backing but worries about support from Hardee DeSoto Charlotte and Polk counties and Manatee’s stance remains unsettled.
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Sarasota County
Peace River
Charlotte
Manatee
Mabry Carlton
John Saba
Sarasota
Harry Lampe
Hardee
Polk County Commission
Jack Simmers
Polk County
Simmers
DeSoto County
E.E. Waldo, Jr
Hardee County
DeSoto
Charlotte County
John Printon
Commission
General Development Company
Department of Environmental Regulation