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ACLU: Sarasota Trying to Harass Homeless Out of Town

Several high-profile incidents in last few months

Reason Staff | 1.18.2013 1:16 PM


Sarasota, a Gulf Coast city of 53,000 full time residents, is known for its arts scene and nearby beautiful beaches. But some homeless and the American Civil Liberties Union say authorities are trying to harass the homeless into leaving town.

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