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Encompassing a Southwest Florida land
mass of more than 105 square miles made
home by more than 57,000 people, the Sara-
sota County community of North Port, by
virtue of its geographic scale and popula-
tion, is fixed at the final slot among Florida’s
“Top 10 Cities”. Yet when it comes to “be-
ing green” – that is, effectively implementing
measures that conserve energy, increase effi-
ciency and reduce operational expenditures
(thereby saving public tax dollars) – North
Port ranks even higher. In fact, North Port
has set an enviable benchmark. After join-
ing the Florida Green Building Coalition,
the city implemented a variety of energy
conservation programs and policies that led
to its recognition as a Florida Green Local
Government (FGLG). In September, 2012,
North Port received the FGBC’s award for
posting the highest score of all local govern-
ments who applied for the “Green City” des-
ignation. The Florida Local Green Govern-
ment program is one of the FGBC’s premier
campaigns to encourage local communities
to become more sustainable.
In North Port’s case, certification was
North Port City Hall