SUMMER TRIPLE ISSUE
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Given volume of complaints about new paid-parking hours in downtown Sarasota, City Commission to hold two August discussions about potential reversion to prior schedule
Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit handles about 7.5% fewer crash investigations in 2025 than in 2024
12-month freeze on any acceptance or approval of data center applications implemented by County Commission
First steps authorized in process that could lead to relocating City of Sarasota’s barrier island power lines underground
City Planning staff directed to expedite research into ‘condo hotels’ and ‘apartment hotels,’ and pursue drafting of proposed ordinance
Proposal for Live Local Act development on Siesta Key among applications on hold as county leaders await ruling in court case challenging board policy implemented in April
‘Bed tax’ revenue sets another record in May, marking third month in a row with higher total than reported in same month of 2025
July 18 shooting in Booker High School parking lot in north Sarasota remains under investigation
Harvey leaving City of Sarasota Parking Division to return to Atlanta
Siesta Key Condominium Council releases 2026 County Commission candidates’ answers to its list of questions (free)
With confirmed case of rabies in raccoon in Sarasota, Department of Health urging the public to take precautions against exposure (free)
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