Data Debate

North Port Adopts 18-Month Data Center Moratorium

The measure pauses new data center proposals and prevents final approval of the pending Deep Park project, but allows that application to continue through city review.

09/23/2026 By Kim Doleatto

North Port

New North Port Data Center Filings Detail Water Use, Wetland Impacts and More

A newly submitted water analysis estimates average potable-water demand of 15,500 gallons per day and loss of approximately 4.14 acres of wetlands.

09/10/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Data Debate

North Port Advances 18-Month Data Center Moratorium

If adopted, the measure would freeze new data center applications and final approval of a pending 896,000-square-foot project.

09/02/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Suncoast Searchlight

Journalists to Discuss Florida's Data Center Boom at Sarasota County Forum

Four journalists covering the topic will come together next month for a public discussion on one of the state's most watched development issues.

07/31/2026 By Suncoast Searchlight

Suncoast Searchlight

Sarasota County Blocks Hyperscale Data Centers for at Least One Year

Commissioners voted on Wednesday to halt the “acceptance, review and approval” of any major data centers until at least July 2027 but seemed eager to push for an outright ban in perpetuity.

07/10/2026 By Christian Casale/Suncoast Searchlight