County justifies spike with needs of a growing population, new infrastructure in DeSoto, and necessity to charge for online payments.
Original Air Date: September 5, 2025
Host: The cost of living in the area keeps rising. The latest: If you live in unincorporated Sarasota County, expect to pay nearly 10% more for your water bill. Low-income households will be most affected by the combination of a water rate hike and a convenience fee for online payment. WSLR’s Noah Vinsky reports…