February 14, 2025 Edition TOP STORIES: On unanimous vote, County Commission denies rezoning petition for 126-home development next to Celery Fields County Commission halts staff work on Jan. 28 transportation issues agreement with Hi Hat Ranch master developer Jan. 28 County Commission agreement to Hi Hat Ranch road construction deal followed months of discussion and negotiations Dredging in Phillippi Creek and septic-to-sewer projects discussed as potential uses for new HUD grant awarded to Sarasota County Neunder requests county board analysis of measures staff could take to beautify south entrance to Siesta Key in wake of hurricane damage Two suspects arrested in connection with deadly shooting in November 2024 at Twin Lakes Park on Clark Road in Sarasota ‘Bed tax’ revenue drops month-over-month again Feb. 19 City of Sarasota town hall scheduled on city’s Traffic Calming Plan OTHER NEWS (free): Sarasota Ballet’s Program Four connects earlier modern dance choreography with style of later pieces League of Women Voters of Sarasota County launches new website City and County of Sarasota offices and facilities to be closed for Presidents Day observance All Faiths Food Bank receives hurricane relief grants County’s Land Acquisition Program purchases two properties in Venice