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ALICE report: half of Sarasota households struggling
Summary
United Way's new data shows 49% of city households earn below what it takes to get by — and it takes about $108,000 a year for a family of four here. Staff agreed to promote the 211 helpline in city communications.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
No direct city spending, but the data will shape housing and workforce policy.
✅Who benefits
The roughly 12,500 city households below the ALICE threshold, if the findings drive policy.
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