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Florida Senate approves HB 4091 creating University Town Center Improvement District in Manatee and Sarasota counties

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March 11, 2026 (Updated: March 11, 2026) 2 min read 1 source 0 Center Neutral AI Assisted
Florida Senate approves HB 4091 creating University Town Center Improvement District in Manatee and Sarasota counties
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The Senate approved a proposal by Lakewood Ranch Republican Rep. Bill Conerly creating the University Town Center Improvement District. The measure, HB 4091, was approved as part of a single 36-0 Senate vote on many local measures approved by the House this Session. HB 4091 would create the University Town Center Improvement District, an independent special district spanning portions of Manatee and Sarasota counties near the Interstate 75 and University Parkway interchange. Lawmakers say the district is intended to address long-standing drainage and stormwater management challenges in the University Town Center area, where development has rapidly expanded across county lines. Conerly has previously said the district creates a mechanism to coordinate drainage improvements across county lines without relying on taxpayer funds. During the House process, lawmakers adopted a strike-all amendment.

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What this means for you:
  • Residents in University Town Center gain coordinated stormwater management, reducing flood risks from cross-county drainage issues.
  • Property owners in the district face potential special assessments for improvements instead of county-wide taxes.
  • Local developers benefit from simplified infrastructure coordination near I-75 and University Parkway.

Key Entities

  • Bill Conerly Person

    Lakewood Ranch Republican Rep. who proposed HB 4091 to create the improvement district.

  • HB 4091 Law

    Florida House bill approved by Senate to establish the University Town Center Improvement District.

  • University Town Center Improvement District Organization

    New independent special district in Manatee and Sarasota counties for drainage management.

  • Manatee County Place

    Florida county partially encompassing the new improvement district near rapid development.

  • Sarasota County Place

    Florida county sharing the improvement district boundaries across county lines.

Multi-Perspective Analysis

Left-Leaning View

Frames the district as a necessary response to development challenges, emphasizing coordination without taxpayer burden.

Centrist View

Reports the legislative approval and purpose factually, noting unanimous vote and cross-county focus.

Right-Leaning View

Highlights fiscally responsible mechanism avoiding taxpayer funds, crediting Republican rep's initiative.

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Source: Florida Politics RSS

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