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County staff to try to negotiate purchase of Smith family land next to Celery Fields, instead of board’s agreeing to proposed legal settlement
For 7th year in a row, population growth/new development the top issue of concern for county residents, Citizen Opinion Survey shows
On unanimous vote, County Commission approves settlement that will allow Yeshua’s/Curco Live Local Act development to proceed on Fruitville Road
Heavy rainfall in short period produces more flooding on St. Armands, with one county stormwater pump failing
More than 34,000 violations issued through City of Sarasota’s School Speed Safety Zone Program from July 1, 2025 through June 30 of this year
On Sept. 25, county staff issues bid solicitations for Maximum Allowable Dredge of Phillippi Creek
As of Oct. 28, Sarasota Police Department to handle responsibilities of city Parking Division
164 more illegal slot machines seized in Sarasota County, thanks to Sheriff’s Office collaboration with Florida Gaming Control Commission
More than 124,000 gallons of raw sewage spills on site of North Port’s wastewater treatment plant
Fruitville Library to reopen to the public on Oct. 15 (free)
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