Sarasota County

 School Board of Sarasota County: 5,910

 Sarasota Memorial Hospital: 3,912

 Sarasota County Government: 3,433

 Publix Super Markets: 1,947

 Wal-Mart: 1,332

 PGT Industries: 1,184

 Venice Regional Medical Center: 995

 Sarasota Family YMCA: 910

 SunTrust Bank: 819

 Nielsen Media Research: 712

 

 

Sarasota County Revenue Sources, 2009

 Ad Valorem: $168,581,648

 Half Cent Tax: $21,381,515

 State Revenue Sharing: $7,742,621

 Electric Franchise: $18,509,224

 Gas Taxes: $16,207,412

 Infrastructure Surtax: $26,992,371

 Tourist Development Tax: $10,003,507

 Impact Fees: $8,646,713

 

Source: Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County