July 4, 2025 Edition


TOP STORIES:

 

Advertisement posted on county website for director of new Stormwater Department after County Commission affirms its June 3 vote on department’s creation


Sheriff Hoffman to add 28 employees in 2026 fiscal year, with total proposed budget of nearly $225.5 million


July 1 Property Appraiser Office reports show slight upticks in property values for Sarasota County and municipalities


Public Works director appears to blame county residents for lack of maintenance in Phillippi Creek over past two decades


With Phillippi Creek residents venting anger about lack of county staff leadership on dredging, County Commission agrees to advertise higher level of stormwater assessments for 2026 fiscal year


Ocean Boulevard on Siesta Key to be closed from Givens Street to Higel Avenue from July 7 through July 21


Florida attorney general charges Sarasota convicted felon with $3-million fraud scheme


State funding approved for 3 diverse Sarasota County projects


Clark Road Legacy Trail overpass opens


2024 water quality report for Sarasota County cites ‘full compliance’ with FDEP and EPA standards


Sheriff’s Office investigating June 28 shooting in Nokomis



OTHER NEWS (free):

Road closures and parking advisories provided in advance of July 4 Bayfront Fireworks Spectacular in downtown Sarasota


City and county facilities to be closed for July Fourth observance


Clark Road detours planned for Legacy Trail overpass work on nights of July 6 through July 8


County Libraries and Historical Resources staff launching summer lecture series