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Pool operations: Board members asked whether Arlington and Lido pools could be open for public use on Sundays. Parks staff said Arlington accepts private rentals on Sundays and that Lido is open on Sundays, and that staff will consider options for increased public access. No schedule change was adopted.

Bobby Jones golf course: Board members reviewed a July financial statement delivered by staff showing a standalone monthly profit for July and a year‑to‑date position that reflects a large bond payment of $1,400,000; after that payment the facility operated at an approximately $55,000 year‑to‑date loss. Staff said the fiscal year ends September 30 and projected the course will show a profit after bond and end‑of‑year adjustments; managers have proposed future improvement projects but had not yet presented a coherent plan for approval.

Saint Armands Circle and events: Members complimented recent landscaping work at Saint Armands Circle and discussed event limits. Board members clarified that the circle is managed largely by the St. Armands merchants and homeowners associations, that the space functions as a traffic circle and stormwater catch basin, and that only a small number of large events (four or five) are typically approved each season. Board members discussed options to add event fees or rental surcharges to help cover landscaping and maintenance costs.

Utility undergrounding and funding: Board members reported ongoing discussions with Florida Power & Light (FPL) and neighborhood associations (Lido Shores, Lido Beach and St. Armands) about burying utilities to improve storm resilience. Board members said surveys have been taken across the three neighborhoods and that the group is exploring a bond to fund undergrounding work; no funding decisions were made at the meeting.

External presentation request: Board members discussed inviting Brianna Harms from the Boca Raton Beach District to present on district funding and downtown revitalization; members preferred not to delay that presentation into the new year and discussed scheduling a remote (Zoom) presentation if an in‑person visit is not possible.

Minutes and administrative action: The board approved the August 21 meeting minutes after a motion and second; the motion passed unanimously. The board also confirmed that the next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 16 at 4 p.m. at City Hall.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Sarasota - Parks, Recreation and Environmental Protection Advisory Board Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board discussed pool hours and rentals, Bobby Jones financial results and projects, utility undergrounding discussions with FPL for island neighborhoods, and an invitation for an external parks district to present on dedicated park funding.","taxTitle","Sarasota City, Sarasota County, Florida","taxId",58306,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6470656,"Board hears update on Lido Beach renourishment; city staff working with county on South Lido enforcement",1528,564000,2092000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5779202-97fb42f65a85d8bef1e3d8177985a7b7&start=564&end=2092","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5779202-97fb42f65a85d8bef1e3d8177985a7b7/thumbnail_564000.jpg","/articles/6470656/Florida/Board-hears-update-on-Lido-Beach-renourishment-city-staff-working-with-county-on-South-Lido-enforcement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470656-2dd5eb0d1c5d36dd8022394fbd0d1354/orig.mp4?Expires=1770561132&Signature=V0QCcGXO-iXwe~KG2hkyFmCld2LME6pEt1g0q3Y1ePf-ZUC7p5SLVSSaaoBARrvwJaNxI0gQkYESGZOxcIn~02VJboaghF3Srcxc9a~KImPSPyl1XVzJt5OIRYB-CdCOsneGBGCctIYKKGBHVk4jArtDYxgbMmdNoFAH-W-yso3SJfbQIJpjbzVOWEeddEpbxtY17JeFnmI1OUG5EY0GeE1HVqO~MuRcI3gLi-7RfZMJdmtsJaZSiPhfe0bF1Xa8fVl9NVldaH3U4sDThW150lIMPtfk~aBZuK9AqQEWsFceQ017SYsq5X-1itpD2goqESb7iex7KzNOgDa8CbGuzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board member Carl Schoelson reported that the Lido Beach renourishment project is scheduled to start toward the end of the year with completion anticipated by April and that the scope will move sand from New Pass to rebuild dunes and beach north and south of the public beach. Schoelson said the city is coordinating with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under a longer‑term agreement: \"we're on a 15 year permit, 50 year deal with them,\" he said, describing the Corps role in permitting and long‑term shoreline management.

Schoelson said the city expects an information presentation in October and that the Lido Key Residents Association will also receive a presentation. He asked that the board and staff plan to hear a fuller update at the next meeting.

The board also received an extended report on South Lido/Ted Sperling Park, which is owned by Sarasota County but located inside the city. Board members described recurring public‑safety and nuisance complaints including noise, jet skis and boats beaching near swimmers, informal parking and picnic table placement following hurricane washouts, and heavy weekend use that has produced long traffic lines. The board said it has met twice with the city attorney to pursue revised park rules intended to increase city enforcement presence; the city attorney is engaged in discussions with county staff to rewrite park rules so city police can better enforce conduct on the site.

Board members said the County Commission is slated to discuss South Lido/Ted Sperling Park at an upcoming county meeting on October 21; staff said they will update the board after that meeting. Board members discussed the long‑term possibility of returning management or ownership to the city but characterized that as aspirational and not an imminent action. No formal vote or transfer of authority occurred at the board meeting.","Board members were briefed on an upcoming Lido Beach renourishment project that will take sand from New Pass and rebuild dunes; members also discussed enforcement and management issues at county‑owned South Lido (Ted Sperling Park) and a planned county commission discussion.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6470662,"Arlington Park review highlights pond management, invasive plants and canopy loss",617,695000,1312000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5779202-97fb42f65a85d8bef1e3d8177985a7b7&start=695&end=1312","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5779202-97fb42f65a85d8bef1e3d8177985a7b7/thumbnail_695000.jpg","/articles/6470662/Florida/Arlington-Park-review-highlights-pond-management-invasive-plants-and-canopy-loss","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470662-d4e51f6e933539a42ac9921478fc079d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770561132&Signature=Zf5szrQZJIYIjRPv~lC-IxHSWdzXwZHBcUMgevN0BQfZTbVIwKJjX7aPQLpaAG7JRIDGvRQjLoj9rEKpJcOWxEGa7viHdOgF4r5SXS402EMRhcQivy0DmjdjeLW2fJNs53zaXCd7DIT5-GWiyJsCvGxnWmpr9IXzXoNzXzND2246EBybtXfdhXzC573rp13DO7Vkb4~8wEwgcZ4pUBy355XdmhWyfekGNmuH-vegYzGcBRFSEAISniAQKnBfBU1wrVQKgG8vhfg7X3OzfzzYRV5WfdQfQeLDHANJjHlYLy8cF8mw-EaRlScgGdF836gbFz4sUSoztAmVGm31lXJKwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chris Nace, a member of the Sarasota City Parks, Recreation and Environmental Protection Board, delivered a monthly review of Arlington Park, describing the site’s facilities and recent upgrades and flagging environmental problems that need attention. \"It's a really special park in the city,\" Nace said, noting the park’s 23 acres, two pools, trails, dog area and an outdoor fitness center.

Nace summarized recent facility work including resurfaced tennis and basketball courts, refurbished locker rooms and new drainage and dog‑wash stations. He credited park staff and volunteers for replanting after storm damage and for installing a mural at the lifeguard building. Board members also noted a gym refresh and a heater/chiller project that is expected to restore full temperature control at the pool.

The discussion shifted to environmental concerns at the park’s stormwater pond. Nace said county crews had applied a herbicide around the pond and cut back emergent plants, a move that \"created some concerns for residents as to what that might do to the water quality and the turtles and things living in the pond.\" He recommended looking to models such as St. Petersburg’s Round Lake for shoreline management, improved aeration and littoral planting to reduce muck and improve habitat.

Board members and Nace raised invasive species—particularly Brazilian pepper plants—and the rising local presence of iguanas, which they described as destructive to landscaping and canopy trees. Nace suggested working with the University of Florida extension office and local groups such as Suncoast Waterkeepers on pond best practices, and coordinating with Sarasota County where jurisdiction overlaps.

Resident Flo Antler, president of the Arlington Park Neighborhood Association, urged improved traffic signage for an entrance/exit near Tuttle to reduce safety risks during large events and meets. \"The sign is so small that most people don't see it, and they use that as an entrance,\" Antler said, and she thanked the board for its volunteer work to protect parks.

The board agreed to follow up: staff will confirm which plant species were chosen for recent replanting, pursue options for littoral zone aeration and coordination with county stormwater authorities, and consider additional neighborhood signage. No formal votes or budget decisions were taken on these items at this meeting.

The board scheduled continued park reviews and asked that written follow‑ups on pond plant choices and next steps be circulated to members ahead of the October meeting.","Board members and neighborhood representatives reviewed recent improvements at Arlington Park and raised environmental concerns about shoreline management, herbicide use, invasive Brazilian peppers and iguanas; residents asked for signage and continued plantings to protect tree canopy.","actionData","errors"]

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