September 18, 2026 Edition


TOP STORIES:

 

State Commerce Department declares amended City of Sarasota Transportation Chapter of comprehensive plan ‘null and void’


Laurel Meadows plaintiffs’ attorney cites numerous county policies and actions to assert allegation of county negligence in flooding of community by Tropical Storm Debby


Change in form for evaluating Sarasota County administrator and county attorney — and means of awarding them raises — to be considered after research


Holderness lawsuit settlement with county back on commission agenda, for Sept. 22 meeting


Director of land development with D.R. Horton appointed to county’s Board of Zoning Appeals


Neighborhood Workshop fee for an applicant to rise to $650, County Commission agrees, if state law does not prevent that higher amount


Old Bradenton Road resident arrested after Sarasota Police officers find more than 100 grams of cocaine in dwelling


Woman who tripped on county sidewalk and suffered multiple injuries to receive $30,000 in settlement OK’d by commissioners


About 6,000 gallons of raw sewage spills on site of Venice Gardens Water Reclamation Facility


Jono Miller to receive award from National Recreation and Park Association (free)



OPINION (free):

 

Letter to the Editor: Local strategies if Amendment 3 passes



OTHER NEWS (free):

 

Two public programs planned next week to help Sarasota County voters understand proposed state constitutional amendments and Sarasota County referenda on Nov. 3 ballot


On Sept 23, U.S. House District 16 candidates to participate in virtual forum hosted by Leagues of Women Voters of Manatee County and St. Petersburg Area


League of Women Voters of Sarasota County announces candidate forums schedule


Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections announces move to new North Port service location


Harvest Sarasota to present Diverse Fest 2026 on Saturday, Oct. 10


Gulf Coast Community Foundation awards nearly $1 million in grants this summer


Second Heart Homes receives grant to strengthen resident support