[Government] Sarasota Lands $2.1M from Stimulus

Sarasota city officials were awarded $2.1 million in stimulus grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The money is earmarked for the following projects: more than $1.05 million for Siesta Key drainage; more than $598,000 for energy study and green jobs; more than $236,000 for police and justice; and nearly $152,000 for Newtown storefront rehabilitation.