November 14, 2025 Edition TOP STORIES: Commissioner Knight expresses concern about whether law enforcement agencies will cite boaters for violations if board approves proposed new regulation for South Lido park New restrictions for special events in Sarasota on City Commission agenda for Nov. 17 Trice to serve as new Sarasota mayor; Ohlrich, as vice mayor, thanks to Nov. 7 votes Stormwater director and county attorney explain why county dredging in Phillippi Creek should not be pursued close to seawalls on private property Circuit Court judge refuses to dismiss Saba Sands’ litigation against county over denial of Coastal Setback Variance for Siesta Key condo construction Beach Road property owner who vowed to be advocate for new single-family residences on Siesta sells land instead to company that handles ‘hotel houses’ Franklin asks Circuit Court to order Sarasota City Commission to strike her name from minutes regarding 2024 Battie presentation about racism ‘Bed tax’ revenue for county in 2025 fiscal year down about 2%, compared to FY 2024 total Moran’s pay as tax collector rising by $7,083, based on state salary schedule for this fiscal year 75-year-old Sarasota man charged with attempted murder of his wife About 8,700 gallons of raw sewage spills after contractor strikes pipeline in Rotunda West OTHER NEWS (free): Sarasota Memorial continues straight A safety streak Sheriff’s Office to launch 9th annual Holiday Toy Drive County’s Public Utilities Department implements new, improved customer service information system and self-service portal All Faiths Food Bank to distribute thousands of Thanksgiving dinners across Sarasota County 49th annual Sandy Claws Beach Run details released Nov. 15 family-friendly open house planned at Fire Station 11 on Stickney Point Road in Sarasota Community Foundation of Sarasota County announces appointment of Jessica Muroff as new president, CEO SMH breaks ground on North Port’s first full-service hospital Ridge Ripple Effect, a new county mentorship program, being launched by county staff
