The Florida Scorecard: Metrics to help secure Florida's future.

Sarasota County Metrics (What is this?)

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Employment Change

Employment Year Over Year Change

-375

(Gain)

Growth Rate

-0.2%

(Negative)

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Net New Jobs Needed by 2030

30,130

Children in Poverty

11.5%

(Decreasing)

<10%

2030 Goal

7,117

(Decreasing)

3rd Grade Reading Scores

67%

(Declining)

1,104

# Not Reading at Grade Level
(Increasing)

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100%

2030 Goal

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Open Jobs

9,966

(Declining)

7,525

Unemployed Persons (Declining)

76

Unemployed People per 100 Jobs

Unemployment Rate

3.7%

(Declining)

Jobs Year Over Year Change

-375

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Housing Permits

7,822

Permits (Improving)

Sales Tax Revenue

$99.36

Million per Year (Improving)

Poverty Rate

8.2%

(Worse)

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High School Graduation Rate

92.5%

(Improving)

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Land in Conservation

33%

Population

476.60

Thousand

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