January 23, 2026 Edition TOP STORIES: ‘Modernized’ Sarasota City Commission ‘Rules of Procedure’ to be focus of February discussion, just weeks after residents criticize Mayor Trice’s handling of public comments at meetings Water supply for Sarasota County customers could become insufficient in upcoming years, Public Utilities staff says Potential pause on 4 county construction projects to be focus of upcoming commission discussion Proposed creation of special taxing district for University Town Center raises concerns about effects on Sarasota County Government Four affordable housing projects win County Commission funding out of latest federal grant for unmet needs related to 2024 hurricanes Sarasota City Commission adopts resolution opposing oil and gas drilling off Florida’s Gulf coast Sarasota Bradenton International Airport breaks passenger record in 2025 Winson Avenue parcel in Englewood, fronting Lemon Bay, purchased by county to expand Indian Mound Park ‘Career criminal’ wanted in St. Armands theft investigation arrested in Osceola County Potential of kayaker in distress in choppy Big Pass conditions off Siesta Key Sunday prompts 911 call OTHER NEWS (free): League of Women Voters of Sarasota County to host Jan. 31 event with focus on public education ahead of August primaries Condominium association legal issues to be focus of Feb. 17 presentation to members of Siesta Key Condominium Council Fire Fest on Jan. 24 planned to educate the public about prescribed fires Refurb project of Sarasota Technology Users Group has reached milestone of donating 25,000 refurbished computers ‘to individuals and organizations in need’ Visit Sarasota County putting spotlight on 2026 centennials of cities and cultural institutions
