CS/HB 923 Summary: Creation of Town of Siesta Key

• Creates the Town of Siesta Key in Sarasota County with a commission-manager form of government upon approval by majority referendum vote on November 5, 2024.

• Establishes a five-member town commission elected at-large for staggered terms, with a mayor and vice mayor selected annually by commission members.

• Defines town boundaries including Siesta Key island and surrounding waters extending one-half mile offshore into the Gulf of Mexico and 150 feet offshore for other waters.

• Provides for initial commission election on March 11, 2025, with the first commission meeting scheduled for March 26, 2025, to conduct town business and hire essential staff including town manager and town attorney.

• Town shall participate in state revenue-sharing programs effective April 1, 2025, receive local communications services tax revenues, and may contract for services including law enforcement with Sarasota County until establishing independent services.