Committee weighs zoning changes for battery storage and data centers; requests groundwater and utility-impact analysis Staff advised that a state energy omnibus amendment adding battery-energy-storage systems passed the legislature and is on the governor’s desk; the committee discussed delaying county text amendments to incorporate state language, and raised concerns about water use, power demand and siting for proposed data centers. Members asked staff to obtain a

LaSalle County's committee is on the brink of major zoning changes that could reshape the future of battery storage and data centers—are they prepared for the impact?

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Sarasota commissioners direct ordinance change to restrict motorized watercraft at Ted Sperling Park; public hearing set After residents urged tighter protections for swimmers and non‑motorized users, the board directed staff to proceed toward an ordinance that would create a 300‑foot motorboat exclusion zone or require idle speed, and scheduled a public hearing for further action.

Sarasota County is moving forward with a plan to restrict motorized watercraft at South Lido Beach after residents voiced safety concerns over unsafe jet-ski and boat activity.

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