March 15, 2024 Edition


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Only valid bid for Midnight Pass-Beach Road roundabout on Siesta Key comes in more than $6.6 million higher than budgeted


April 30 hearing scheduled on motion to dismiss defamation complaint filed against Commissioner Battie


County commissioners direct staff to present update on county’s vacation rental ordinance in effort to control illegal short-term transactions


Sarasota Square Mall redevelopment wins unanimous support of Sarasota County planning commissioners


March 20 Neighborhood Workshop planned on revival of plans for Kompothecras’ hotel on Old Stickney Point Road on Siesta Key


March 28 meeting planned for FDOT representatives to discuss resurfacing project planned on Clark Road from U.S. 41 to Honore Avenue


‘Bed tax’ revenue takes another month-over-month tumble in January


Malfunction of gates on Stickney Point Road drawbridge late in afternoon of Saturday, March 9, creates chaos, Condominium Council reports


Pet groomer charged with animal abuse at business on South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota


About 2,700 gallons of raw sewage spills in Venice after pipeline breaks


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Sarasota County households sought to participate in food waste study being undertaken by University of Florida researchers


Conservation Foundation to host Community Luncheon on April 9 at Michael’s on East


$2-million matching grant awarded to The Bay Park in Sarasota by Gulf Coast Community Foundation


Wine auction raises $88,000 for Church of Redeemer


Sarasota County Fleet Services technician receives prestigious recognition