July 26, 2024 Edition


SUMMER DOUBLE ISSUE
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Developers continue to provide funding support to Mast and Rainford in County Commission races


Requested adjustments for construction of 327-foot-tall tower at 1260 N. Palm Ave. tweaked again in new materials project team submits to City of Sarasota staff


Pilot jail diversion program to be reconstituted into permanent initiative for those with substance abuse and behavioral issues, thanks to opioid settlement money coming to Sarasota County


Ecological health of Little Sarasota Bay continues to improve, director of Sarasota Bay Estuary Program reports after review of latest data


Interlocal agreement between Sarasota County and West Villages Improvement District expected to speed up widening of South River Road


Culverhouses donate $107,643 to Embracing Our Differences to make up loss of funds from Sarasota County and the state


Sarasota City Commission unanimously approves not-to-exceed millage rate of 3 mills for 2025 fiscal year


Sarasota County Schools maintain A grade from state for 21st consecutive year


FDOT Five-Year Work Program, though 2029, shows no plan for replacing Stickney Point Road drawbridge


Forestier signs Sarasota County Clean Campaign Pledge


67-year-old man charged with making bomb threat at Selby Library


11th shooting reported in Newtown since Jan. 1


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To help Sarasota students prepare for Aug. 12 start of new school year, Police Department and Sarasota City YMCA partnering on ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ initiative


Selby Gardens announces 44th Annual Juried Photo Exhibition will be virtual once again


Application period open for 2024 Fall Gulf Coast Board Institute in Venice


SMH named among America’s best employers for women


Beach-friendly EcoRover accessibility chair available for use on Lido


USACE undertaking repairs to South Jetty in Venice