Local Control vs. Tallahassee

Local Control vs. Tallahassee
What SB 180 and the Live Local Act Mean for Nokomis & Sarasota County
234 Nippino Trail E., Nokomis, FL 34275

Featured Speakers
Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Neunder

Susan Schoettle – Former Assistant County Attorney for Sarasota County

Across Florida, state legislation is increasingly overriding local land-use authority—limiting counties’ ability to manage growth, protect environmental resources, and respond to community concerns. Laws such as SB 180 and the Live Local Act have already reshaped how development decisions are made, often shifting power away from local communities and toward Tallahassee and well-funded special interests.

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