August 14, 2026 Edition


TOP STORIES:

 

County fire assessments to rise 10% for 2027 fiscal year


‘Survival budget’ for Sarasota County household in 2024 with 2 adults and 2 children in child care put at $108,900


Aug. 25 hearing scheduled in second Live Local Act lawsuit against Sarasota County


Attorney for Live Local Act project developer and attorney for Commissioner Knight spar over conflict-of-interest issue


Kimley-Horn recommended as consulting firm to lead process of creating new Siesta Key Community Master Plan


‘Bed tax’ revenue sets another record in June


Sheriff’s Office conducting High Visibility Enforcement initiative on select road segments through May 7, 2027


Lido Pool repairs on hold until City of Sarasota leaders see how property tax referendum turns out in November


Anderson named new director of City of Sarasota’s Human Resources Department


Sarasota Police officer under criminal investigation in regard to alleged misuse of agency technology


About 6,300 gallons of raw sewage spills near home situated on Palms Golf Club at Forest Lakes


Public warned of high levels of bacteria in water samples taken on Aug. 10 at North Lido Beach in Sarasota (free)



OTHER NEWS (free):

 

More than 6,300 county citizens recorded as taking advantage of early voting through Aug. 11


‘U.S. News’ ‘Best Hospitals’ report ranks Sarasota Memorial among best in state, No. 1 in Sarasota-Manatee region


Top 5 finalists announced for 2027 One Book, One Community program in Sarasota County


On Aug. 19, Big Waters Land Trust to host annual summer trivia night at its Osprey headquarters


Sarasota Memorial Health Care System ranked Florida’s No. 1 Employer for Women by Forbes


Visit Sarasota County’s former president inducted into global hall of fame