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Sarasota County began February 1, 2026 assessing the 2.5% surcharge fee for electronic payments to the customers. Those fees, which were previously absorbed by the county, translate to around a million dollars per year. We included our Parks document for staff to help answer "frequently asked questions". ...

Hi everyone, I'm working on building a more streamlined internal process for how staff submit program and event ideas. Our team generates a lot of great ideas, but currently, there's not a formal way for proposals to come in "complete," so I find myself asking the same clarifying questions each time. ...

In Oldsmar we currently absorb the fees. However, come the new fiscal year we will most likely be passing those on to our users. ------------------------------ Chip Potts Director Oldsmar Parks and Recreation Oldsmar FL (813)749-1261 ------------------------------

We are evaluating options for the fitness equipment at our municipal recreation center and wanted to see how other agencies handle this. Do any agencies lease or contract their fitness equipment instead of purchasing it outright? If so: What vendor do you use? Is it a lease, revenue ...

We charge the credit card convenience fee. ------------------------------ Timothy Legare Leisure Services Director Callaway Leisure Services Callaway FL (850)874-0031 ------------------------------