May 3, 2024


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East County residents protest plans for 100-home John Cannon development near Old Miakka community


On unanimous vote, County Commission denies rezoning application for 55-unit residential community near UTC


Moran well ahead of incumbent Ford-Coates in campaign contributions for tax collector’s race, latest reports show


Sheriff’s Office issues about 7.5% fewer citations in 2023 than in 2022, annual report shows


After hearing update on Bay Park in downtown Sarasota, County Commission authorizes county’s next payment to project’s trust fund


First sea turtle nest of season located on Venice Beach (free)


Four vehicle burglaries reported in late April on north Siesta Key under investigation by Sheriff’s Office


County acquires 5 acres on East Venice Avenue, thanks to funding from Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program


April 29 shooting on Gillespie Avenue in Sarasota under investigation by Police Department


OPINION (free):

 


Cartoon of the Week


Guest Column: Conservation permanence matters in Florida


OTHER NEWS (free):

SMH-Sarasota continues straight A safety streak


Conservation Foundation’s Summer Photo Contest invites members of the community to celebrate natural Florida in all its variety


City of Sarasota and Sarasota Patriotic Observance Committee to host Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27


North Port Library to be closed May 6-11 for upgrades and enhancements, county staff reports


Library Foundation for Sarasota County receives $15,000 grant from Harry Shapiro Charitable Foundation


Friends of Phillippi Estate Park donates $65,000 to county’s Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department