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On split vote, County Commission ends agreement with Suncoast Builders Association for trades career training program partly funded by federal grant

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Thaxton finally wins county Planning Commission seat

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Appeal of Sarasota Planning Board decision on Obsidian delayed to May 13 special meeting of City Commission

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Congressman Steube expresses support for Siesta organizations’ request that county spend $30 million to revive Key in aftermath of 2024 storms

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Bay Park’s Sunset Pier construction cast in doubt, given Army Corps’ stipulations

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Final piece of North Casey Key Road repair project wins unanimous County Commission approval

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Audit of City of Sarasota’s 2024 fiscal year finances shows ‘strong position’

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About 83,000 gallons of reclaimed water spills at Nokomis site after contractor strikes main pipeline

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Sheriff’s Office investigating death in area of South Tamiami Trail in Venice

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About 6,000 gallons of raw sewage spills on South Bay Drive in Osprey

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OPINION (free):

Guest Column: Now is the time to prepare for hurricane season

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OTHER NEWS (free):

Rosemary Square parking lot in downtown Sarasota to have 3-hour time limit starting May 6

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Sarasota County Libraries launching upgraded catalog system to improve patron experience

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The Haven to break ground on 9th single-family group home

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Beach Blast Trifecta planned at six county parks in May for volunteers to help beautify locations

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Multiple grants support All Faiths Food Bank’s work to end hunger in Sarasota and DeSoto counties