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	Renewable Energy Agreement - Florida Power and Light and the City of Sarasota have a renewable energy agreement. FPL installed a solar installation on the roof of Save our Seabirds and Bay Haven elementary school at no cost.
	Renewable Energy – The City Commission is dedicated to transitioning city operations to renewable energy, with ambitious goals set for the near future.
	Fleet – We strive to manage our city-owned vehicles efficiently and responsibly. This includes maintaining our current fleet, optimizing operations, and incorporating electric vehicles when feasible to support sustainability efforts.
	Greenhouse Gas Reduction – The City Commission is committed to advancing the transition to renewable energy for city operations, with goals to achieve significant progress over time.
	Green Buildings – The Sarasota Police Department Building, the Robert L Taylor Community Center, the St. Armands Parking Garage, and the Palm Avenue Parking Garage are LEED-certified green buildings. They are designed and built to meet Park Smart certification, and some have solar panels on their roofs.
	Greenspace – There are over 50 parks and open spaces in the city. Our parks and recreation department will work to manage them better and improve service. We also have a Downtown Greenspace Policy that promotes compact, mixed-use development.

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