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Debate Over How to Treat the Homeless Simmers in Sarasota

December 14, 2015 | Clip

Like many cities with temperate climates, Sarasota, Florida, is struggling with a growing homeless population. A lawsuit against the city argues that the issuance of citations for sleeping outside while there's a lack of resources available has criminalized homelessness. Meanwhile…