30 Aug 2019


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Circuit Court judge agrees to oral arguments in Siesta Promenade lawsuit in early October


With Commissioner Ziegler voting ‘No,’ County Commission agrees to proceed with redistricting


FDEP Consent Order over illegal discharges since May 2018 wins full County Commission support


Donating county surplus land to developers and increasing residential density in urban areas among suggestions for encouraging construction of more affordable housing units


Benderson Development wins unanimous County Commission approval to switch out retail space for office space within University Town Center


Accessory dwelling unit option wins accolades as County Commission conducts first public hearing on proposal to increase affordable housing stock


Mylett confirmed as Public Utilities director


‘Make us an offer,’ county commissioners tell City Commission, and then county board will agree to joint meeting on funding for The Bay


To cope with Great Recession, County Commission has spent about $60 million from reserve fund previous boards set aside for use in a downturn


Fourth medical marijuana dispensary in unincorporated areas of Sarasota County wins approval on 4-1 vote


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Underground work completed on new Lift Station 87


1.1% increase in Sarasota County fire assessment rate for 2020 fiscal year to be focus of public meetings


Free Senior Citizens Crime Prevention Seminar planned at Jacaranda Library on Sept. 10


City and County of Sarasota administrative offices to close on Sept. 2 for Labor Day