August 28, 2026 Edition


TOP STORIES:

 

County property owners need more details about ramifications of potential cuts in services if Amendment 3 passes, county administrator indicates


Benderson Development commits to plugging any funding gap to ensure new Multi-Sport Complex and Boathouse at Benderson Park completed before 2028 World Rowing Championships


County’s Siesta property exchange with Holderness delayed until Sept. 22 commission meeting


Potential of new half-cent sales tax with revenue dedicated to transportation projects garners County Commission interest


Permitting for Phase 2 dredging of Phillippi Creek remains on schedule, with bid award anticipated by end of this year


Siesta Key drainage study plans win approval of Sarasota County Commission


County road improvements is latest penny sales tax program to undergo review by County Attorney’s Office to determine compliance with policies and land-use regulations in regard to funding


Expanded Siesta trolley route to northern part of Siesta Village to begin on Sept. 1


Sarasota City Commission agrees to add $100,000 to current budget to pay for up to four more traffic studies


Herbert to succeed Henry as county Health Officer and director of Health and Human Services Department


Drowning on Lido Beach under investigation



OTHER NEWS (free):

 

On Aug. 31, all Sarasota County Tax Collector’s Office locations to close for software system transition


Sarasota Memorial named one of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers by ‘Newsweek’


Aug. 31 workshop to feature City Commission discussion of parking issues


Big Waters Land Trust congratulates People’s Choice winners of annual Summer Photo Contest


Children First recognized for workplace excellence


‘Early bird’ tickets on sale for Big Waters’ Party in Paradise this fall


Applications open, with deadline extended, for Caring Collective’s Chief Executive Peer Circles Program


Sarasota County jail earns accreditation from National Commission on Correctional Health Care for mental health program