SARASOTA - Residents of Siesta Key again were left disappointed after a bill that would have allowed the island s residents to vote to create their own town died in committee.
Advocates for incorporating Siesta Key spent fulfilled state requirements to conduct a referendum. But so much for government "by the people." Florida lawmakers decided they know better than citizens.
Although the Sarasota legislative delegation approved taking Siesta Key incorporation request to Tallahassee, a referendum is a long way from reaching the ballot late next year.
Supporters of incorporating the island of Siesta Key reached a big milestone as local lawmakers agreed to introduce legislation on creating a new town.