March 6, 2026 Edition TOP STORIES: Kompothecras’ proposed amendment to county land-use regulations regarding a high-rise hotel on south Siesta Key will not undergo staff review, County Commission agrees Revised plans for new performing arts center within Bay Park win plaudits from Sarasota city commissioners Only 2 of 5 constitutional officers tell County Commission they believe they can limit 2027 budget increases to board’s goal of 1.6% After hearing Phase 1 project details regarding improved water flow in Phillippi Creek, County Commission reaffirms plans for Phase 2 Owner of Forest Lakes Golf Course backs out of sale to Sarasota County Friling of Chicago area to become next Sarasota city manager Between 2022 and 2024, Sarasota Bay gained nearly 2,000 acres of seagrass, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program announces About 14,000 gallons of raw sewage flows into Sarasota Bay as result of damage to pipeline Jorgensen to become interim Sarasota city manager as of 5:01 p.m. on March 6 Sarasota city residents encouraged to attend one of three area meetings this month focused on traffic calming issue (free) OTHER NEWS (free): Fire Department leaders encouraging residents to use Daylight Saving Time switch as reminder to check and replace smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries March 10 CONA meeting to put focus on protecting the natural environment County’s emergency management director to be guest speaker during March 17 Siesta Key Condominium Council Hurricane Seminar 2026 Library Foundation for Sarasota County raises $556,730 at 14th annual ‘Love Our Libraries’ event Satchel’s Last Resort to host 6th Annual 5K Fun Run & Walk on March 28 in Payne Park JFCS Suncoast to celebrate 40 years of impact during Hope in Bloom event on March 29
