May 16, 2025 Edition TOP STORIES: Obsidian project derailed with City Commission vote Consultant to facilitate City Commission’s hiring of new search firm for city manager and facilitate discussions ‘Bed tax’ revenue slide continues in March July Fourth fireworks show at Marina Jack in jeopardy Sarasota man arrested in connection with May 1 shooting in 2500 block of Colson Avenue Siesta Beach attains No. 42 ranking on World’s 50 Best Beaches list 18-year-old Bradenton man charged with murder in connection with November shootings at Twin Lakes Park Contractor’s crew damages reclaimed water line on 12th St. in Sarasota, resulting in spill of about 3,000 gallons County Commission approves agreement with FDOT to assist with upgrades planned for Stickney Point Road OPINION (free): Editorial: 2024 showed stormwater management is in crisis. We are running out of time to fix it. OTHER NEWS (free): 6th annual Summer Photo Contest announced by Big Waters Land Trust Kids’ Summer Beach Runs to return to Siesta and North Brohard beaches in June and July Sarasota County Tax Collector offices to be closed Friday, May 16 Annual Memorial Day Parade to begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 26 in downtown Sarasota Sarasota County Fire Department recognized internationally as Heart Safe Community All Faiths Food Bank earns prestigious Sapphire Award from Florida Blue Foundation
