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

Sarasota County Metrics (What is this?)

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Job Change

Jobs Year Over Year Change

244

(Gain)

Growth Rate

0.1%

(Positive)

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Net New Jobs Needed by 2030

29,978

Children in Poverty

11.5%

(Decreasing)

<10%

2030 Goal

7,117

(Decreasing)

3rd Grade Reading Scores

68%

(Improving)

1,060

# Not Reading at Grade Level
(Decreasing)

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100%

2030 Goal

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Open Jobs

10,268

(Declining)

8,259

Unemployed Persons (Declining)

81

Unemployed People per 100 Jobs

Unemployment Rate

4.1%

(Unchanged)

Jobs Year Over Year Change

244

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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

452.38

Thousand

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