Sarasota County blocks hyperscale data centers for at least one year; DeSoto earlier made similar move
Sarasota County Commissioners have enacted a one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers until July 2027, citing concerns over utility resources and environmental impact, and are exploring a permanent ban. This decision follows an inquiry from XF Group and mirrors a similar moratorium recently approved by neighboring DeSoto County. In DeSoto, a proposed data center by DCIP Group has faced significant resident opposition, leading to a planning commission recommendation for a two-year moratorium including pending proposals.

