June 20, 2025 Edition TOP STORIES: Traffic citations up nearly 6% for Sheriff’s Office in 2024, annual report says Formal Adagio application submitted to City of Sarasota for mixed-use project on Ringling Boulevard and Palm and Pineapple Avenue parcels Tourist Development Council members unanimously agree that County Commission should hear full presentation about study underway regarding Siesta Key improvements needed in wake of 2024 storm season Bee Ridge Road Legacy Trail overpass open for pedestrians, bicyclists With initial construction efforts underway for Fruitville Road Diverging Diamond Project, more intense activity expected late this year, FDOT says Baltimore Orioles’ Minor League player dies after jet ski crash off South Lido Beach June 26 public hearing planned by FDOT on project that would feature Clark Road improvements from east of I-75 to Lorraine Road 19-year-old Bradenton man charged with armed robbery after June 10 incident at 7-Eleven near Fruitville Elementary School Former Siesta Key Palms Resort office manager charged with stealing more than $100,000 from business Given extent of new construction in aftermath of 2024 storm season, Sarasota County on pace to set new permit and building inspection records Paradise Cove condo association wins county grant for environmental improvements Contractor blamed for spill of 350 gallons of raw sewage on North Lemon Avenue in Sarasota About 20,000 gallons vacuumed from North Orange Avenue sewer storm drain as City of Sarasota crew tries to recover 250 gallons of raw sewage that spilled OTHER NEWS (free): County Fire Department again earns American Heart Association recognition for heart attack and stroke care City of Sarasota honored with Smart 20 Award from Smart Cities Connect Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch invests in Big Waters Land Trust’s Youth Education Program
