July 10, 2026 Edition


TOP STORIES:

 

On 4-1 vote, County Commission approves revised settlement of Holderness’ federal lawsuit, including transfer of 162 Beach Road parcel to him


Hiring restrictions implemented for Sarasota city and and county government operations


Siesta Key Beautification Task Force members appointed by County Commission


Proposed total Sarasota County millage rate for 2027 fiscal year down 0.0009 mills, compared to FY 2026 figure


With multiple types of new technology implemented in the Sarasota County Tax Collector’s Office this fiscal year, overall expenses to be down about 1.3% in FY 2027


LaMay wins another term on City of Sarasota Planning Board, with Nesbit approved for second seat


Midnight Pass consultant to seek policy guidance from county commissioners later this year in regard to efforts to keep waterway open


Aug. 3 City Commission agenda expected to include proposal for changing protocols for public comments, in effort to streamline meetings


17-year-old Bradenton man charged with homicide in connection with death of 18-year-old in city of Sarasota



OTHER NEWS (free):

 

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System again recognized as national leader in life-saving stroke and heart care


July 20 the deadline for voter registration and party change for Aug. 18 Primary Election


On July 11, Sarasota Police Department to host annual ‘Done with the Gun’ firearm turn-in event at its downtown Sarasota Headquarters


Jurors announce winners of Big Waters Land Trust’s Summer Photo Contest


July 13 ceremony to mark completion of Phase 1 of Bobby Jones Nature Park


Florida Center for Early Childhood introduces Sarasota County’s first in-home Family Support Team for young children and their caregivers


July 14 CONA meeting to focus on ‘Lessons Learned from 2024 Hurricanes and Preparing for Next Storm’


Tax Collector’s Office staff reminding residents to review types of documentation required for renewing driver’s licenses and updating ID cards before visiting service centers