North Port city commissioners voted to increase some entrance fees for Warm Mineral Springs in a tight vote Tuesday, citing rising costs of running the facility.
In a 3-2 vote, commissioners approved increasing fees for the 10-visit and 30-visit pass over a three year period. Daily fees are not changing.
Watch FOX 4’s Hunter Walterman get reaction from regular visitors to the spring:
“OUTRAGEOUS:” North Port increases some Warm Mineral Springs fees, sparking anger
Mayor Phil Stokes, Vice Mayor Pete Emrich, and Commissioner Barbara Langdon voted yes. Commissioners Demetrius Petrow and David Duval voted no…