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Office of County Attorney and county administrator directed to collaborate on report regarding potential use of open space zoning districts for Live Local Act projects

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Paid-parking hours to be extended and citation fees to rise in city of Sarasota to overcome Parking Division deficits

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County Commission approves April 7 scheduling of public hearing on November referendum regarding extension of Land Acquisition and Management Program

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Sarasota speed limits to be reduced to 20 mph on most local roads, with traffic calming measures planned for other routes

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Project team working on 324-unit apartment complex planned for 1899 Fruitville Road putting emphasis on saving 2 Grand Trees

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Executive director of HarborChase assisted living facility appointed to Sarasota County Planning Commission

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New Sarasota city manager to begin work on May 29, with commissioners having approved her employment agreement

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About 24,000 gallons of raw sewage diverted to retention pond after March 20 incident at county’s Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility

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Water Management District announces more stringent water restrictions for Sarasota and other counties (free)

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OTHER NEWS (free):

Photo essay: Fall in love

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Sarasota Memorial Hospital earns national recognition for excellence in maternity care

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Preparation for making remarks during local government hearings to be focus of April 14 CONA meeting

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Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation receives Capacity Building Grant from Community Foundation

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Big Waters Land Trust welcomes 2 new employees and promotes third person