September 25, 2026 Edition


TOP STORIES:

 

Circuit Court judge declines to dismiss Live Local Act lawsuits against Sarasota County


City-county staff discussions to lay groundwork for potential transition of city stormwater responsibilities from county back to city


With FWC nixing plan for Idle Speed/No Wake zone offshore of South Lido Key, County Commission votes to pursue Slow Speed/Minimum Wake zone


Midnight Pass data underscore waterway’s stability even as county staff has plans in place to reopen it in an emergency


With Smith remaining in opposition to it, County Commission approves amended lawsuit settlement with Holderness


Manager of Turtle Beach Resort on Siesta appointed to Sarasota County Tourist Development Council


19-year-old Sarasota man charged with attempted murder


2 Sarasota men arrested for illegal possession of firearms


‘Extreme’ Water Shortage restrictions extended through March 31, 2027, by vote of SWFWMD Governing Board (free)



OTHER NEWS (free):

 

Vote-by-mail (absentee) ballots for Nov. 3 General Election on their way to domestic voters


Sarasota County Tax Collector’s Office providing 6 motor vehicle express registration renewal kiosks at area stores


On Sept. 28, Mote Marine otters to help kick off newest reading adventure offered by Sarasota County libraries


Sample ballots for Nov. 3 General Election now online and in mailboxes soon


2026-27 YVote Contest announced by League of Women Voters of Sarasota County for middle school students


On Oct. 10, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County to host 20th annual Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale and EdFest


Free Halloween festivities for families to be offered on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Maxine Barritt Park in Venice


Sarasota Memorial Health Care System CEO Verinder to lead Safety Net Hospital Alliance for second time