September 4, 2026 Edition


TOP STORIES:

 

County Commission directs Office of County Attorney to negotiate further with attorneys on proposed settlement of Yeshua’s Biblical Fellowship Live Local Act lawsuit


City of Sarasota parking hours in effect prior to June 29 expected to remain in place until end of November, at city manager’s suggestion


Laurel Meadows plaintiffs’ attorney asks Circuit Court judge to reconsider eliminating lawsuit count alleging county negligence led to neighborhood flooding by Tropical Storm Debby


Nearly $27 million going toward 3 county stormwater projects, with most of money from Resilient SRQ Program


Improvements at intersection of South River Road and Winchester Boulevard set to begin late this year


With $15.6-million boost, county commissioners believe South River Road improvements finally might be completed


Pause lifted on discussions between County and City of Sarasota staff regarding future of stormwater interlocal agreement


Overnight lane closures on north Siesta Drive bridge to Siesta Key expected through end of September


New County Administration Center opens on Apex Road close to 7 years after commissioners agreed a new facility was needed to replace aging downtown Sarasota structure


Search warrants executed at two illegal gambling establishments in Sarasota, Sheriff’s Office reports



OTHER NEWS (free):

 

$1.7 million available for Sarasota County home purchase, rehabilitation assistance


Sertoma Kids to offer free hearing screenings for children on Sept. 15


Sept. 8 CONA meeting to focus on Nov. 3 General Election ballot measures


Visit Sarasota County partnering with BMX pro athlete ahead of 2027 World Cup slated for Sarasota


New stroke recovery study at Sarasota Memorial evaluating therapy to improve arm and hand function


Sarasota Police Chief Troche named secretary of board of directors of Police Executive Research Forum


County and City of Sarasota administrative offices and facilities to be closed in observance of Labor Day, Sept. 7