10/06/2026
There was a moment last night when the room went quiet.
People were beginning to understand what was actually at stake.
As the implications of Amendment 3 were laid out in plain language, the conversation shifted from abstract policy to something much more immediate: what could change for Sarasota County, for the services our community relies on, and for the arts and culture that make this place what it is.
And perhaps most importantly, how difficult — and potentially irreversible — those changes could be once they are made.
That silence said a lot.
We are deeply grateful to Holly Bullard, Kevin Cooper, Rebecca Hopkins, Angelica Hull, and moderator Brian Hersh for giving their time, knowledge, and perspective to this important conversation.
Their willingness to unpack a complicated issue, answer difficult questions, and help our community understand what is at stake was invaluable.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, listened, asked questions, and stayed engaged.
Understanding what’s on the ballot is the first step. What we do with that understanding is up to each of us.
Stay tuned for updates at sarasotaarts.org/art-taxes/
