After hours of debate about cost, design and funding, the City Commission approved a third amendment to the Bobby Jones Golf Club design-build agreement narrowly 3–2, authorizing a one-story clubhouse variant and related budget adjustments while commissioners warned of schedule and long-term maintenance risks.

The commission approved the Bay Park Conservancy’s request to proceed with design and planning for Phase 3, asking the county to match funding; the commission also agreed to allow up to $1 million in near‑term design invoices to be paid from existing TIF reserves while parties finalize permitting and financing.

The Bay Park Improvement Board voted unanimously to recommend that the City of Sarasota and Sarasota County approve $16 million for Centennial Park resiliency improvements (3A) and $4 million for design and planning of the park center (3B). The projects prioritize stormwater treatment, shoreline resilience and expanded boat-launch and trailer-parks

Board reviews park conditions and public suggestions during their latest meeting.