May 1, 2026 Edition TOP STORIES: D.R. Horton, Smith family asking Circuit Court to overturn County Commission denial of plans for single-family home community next to Celery Fields In spite of documentation to contrary, Corps of Engineers fails to have contractor renourish beach in front of southernmost condominium complex on Lido May 4 City Commission hearing set for review of proposed settlement over 2025 denial of plans for 1260 N. Palm Residences City of Sarasota’s reserve funds not climbing back up as fast as anticipated after millage rate increase for this fiscal year May 5 County Commission discussion planned on issuance of nearly $20.8 million in bonds to buy Boatyard property on Stickney Point Road Deputy Sarasota City Manager Robinson retiring as of May 26 Poles installed at Sarasota County beaches to underscore storm surge potential associated with hurricanes Las Vegas connection indicated between suspects and victim in late-night burglary within Talon Preserve community of Nokomis Yet another call for a marine rescue on Siesta Key ends with no one in distress OTHER NEWS (free): County residents reported to be ‘quickly embracing’ new technology provided by Tax Collector’s Office Florida Highwaymen ‘heir’ to be featured at Big Waters Land Trust event on May 6 Water Management District working to reduce wildfire risk along Forbes/Price Trailhead of Legacy Trail’s North Port connector Project Pride SRQ names interim executive director County’s Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department earns national honors for programs Capt. Kaskey of Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office graduates from Florida Sheriffs Association Commanders Academy
