Sarasota County voters aren’t too kind to the school, as residents renewed a school levy by the highest voting margin of any Florida county.

In a countywide referendum to renew a tax in place since 2002, 214,408 voters voted “yes.” about 84.06% of all the votes cast. Of the 11 Florida counties that passed an estate tax to support schools, Sarasota County had the largest share of votes in favor of such a measure.

“This resounding victory is a testament to a community that appreciates the importance of a school district that prioritizes quality education and student achievement,” he said Max Goodmanconsultant who worked on the approval of the referendum. “The future is bright in Sarasota County.”

in neighbor Manati CountyAbout 82.56% of voters supported a mileage tax, while 80% of voters Gulf County Voters approved a local measure. About 76% of Alachua County voters and 74% of Indian River County voters backed similar referendums.

In the Tampa Bay area, a Pinellas County measure obtained support of 67.81% and a Hillsboro The article was approved with 66% support. Escambia County Voters approved a school tax with 68.85% support and 68.2% of St. Johns County Voters also approved a measure. In Martin Countymeasure approved with 67.8% of the votes. About 65% of Hernando County Voters approved a tax there.

It is noteworthy that Sarasota County voters in 2022 renewed a one-cent sales tax in part to support schools and other local governments, and also had the highest margin of victory for any one-cent tax measure on a Florida county ballot that year. So, nearly 78% of voters supported the sales tax.

For both the penny tax and the millage rate, the most recent renewals occurred in the first election where measures appeared on the General Election ballot.

Best Schools for Sarasota County launched campaign for Sarasota property tax in september. While School Board elections have proven divisive in the county in recent election cycles, Sarasota County Schools has been an “A” district since the state began issuing such performance ratings about 21 years ago. The campaign focused on the work of teachers and the value of local schools.

Sponsors also highlighted the work of teachers and the value of local schools. And the campaign in recent weeks encouraged voters to reach the end of the ballot, with the referendum appearing as the last point for most voters.

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