July 3, 2026


TOP STORIES:

 

Average Sarasota County water/wastewater user could see total bill rise to $115.16 in 2027 fiscal year


Circuit Court judge to issue ruling as soon as possible after hearing arguments in first Live Local Act lawsuit filed against Sarasota County


July 1 reports for state show local governments’ property values up slightly, compared to June 1 figures


Governor agrees to half of county’s funding requests approved by Legislature, including $7 million for Lorraine Road extension


Multiple brush fires — including 960-acre event on Carlton Reserve in South County — fought by Sarasota County firefighters, Florida Forest Service in recent days


County soliciting bids for new pedestrian bridge to replace wooden structure over Grand Canal on Siesta’s Midnight Pass Road


Jorgensen named permanent Sarasota deputy city manager


Yeager appointed director of county’s Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department


Sarasota man charged with violating state’s ‘super speeder’ law after Highway Patrol trooper clocks him at 142 mph on I-75


County Fire Department urging caution during July Fourth festivities, stressing that burn ban remains in effect (free)



OTHER NEWS (free):

 

Starting July 6, Van Wezel Way to be closed between Boulevard of the Arts and Sarasota Garden Club entrance


City of Sarasota residents invited to register starting July 6 to participate in Neighborhood Canopy Program


Sarasota Memorial Trauma Center celebrates 10 years of service to community


On Saturday, July 11, county’s Libraries and Historical Resources Department to host free America 250 celebration at Selby Library in downtown Sarasota


Sarasota Police Department wins reaccreditation from state organization


Sarasota County Sheriff Hoffman presents awards during June 23 ceremony


UnidosNow’s Empowered Parents Program expanding, thanks to $75,000 Community Foundation grant