SARASOTA — During workshops for Sarasota County’ budget this week, several departments and offices have asked for increases next year.
One constitutional office, an office that is specifically created and defined by the Florida Constitution, has already been granted an increase of nearly 30%.
Sarasota County Tax Collector Mike Moran, a former county commissioner, informed commissioners his office received a 27% increase last month from the state, bringing his office’s budget to nearly $15 million…