News ClipSuncoast Searchlight·Sarasota County, FL
Sarasota County blocks hyperscale data centers for at least one year
Sarasota County Commissioners have voted to halt the acceptance, review, and approval of hyperscale data center applications for at least one year, citing concerns over utility resources and environmental degradation. This decision follows an inquiry from XF Group and mirrors similar actions in neighboring DeSoto County, where DCIP Group is proposing a large data center complex.
7/9/2026
