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Sheriff’s Office Headquarters expansion and Northeast Jail Addition win immediate County Commission approval during review of construction projects with eye on budget trimming
Neunder continues fundraising lead in County Commission races
D.R. Horton and Smith family fail to make adequate arguments that County Commission improperly denied rezoning petition for development next to Celery Fields, deputy county attorney maintains
Sarasota Audubon Society allowed to intervene in D.R. Horton-Smith family lawsuit against county
Sheriff Hoffman and staff manage to pare proposed 2027 budget to 1.5% increase, just below County Commission threshold
Supervisor of Elections Turner wins County Commission accolades for his and staff’s work as he presents proposed budget for 2027 fiscal year
Five candidates qualify for Aug. 18 Primary Election for two at-large Sarasota City Commission seats
Man shot and robbed of cell phone near intersection of Vamo Road and Assisi Drive in Sarasota
Swimmer who appeared to be in distress and lost child prompt Fire Department responses to portions of Siesta Key beach
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