7 Jun 2019


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County Commission needs to take action on its own — perhaps selling surplus land to a private developer — to spur affordable housing projects, chair says


As scientists keep trying to figure out why last red tide bloom was so severe, Sarasota County staff is at work on proposals for reducing nutrient loads, Water Quality Summit attendees learn


County commissioners criticize City Commission proposal for modifying mechanism to help finance The Bay project on city property


At long last, county staff wins railroad company agreement so improvements can be made to Myrtle Street crossing


Planning to proceed for installation of new security system in the East Jail section of Detention Center


Sarasota city manager says he is continuing to work with Sarasota Orchestra leaders on potential city sites for a new concert hall


Lido Key Residents Association seeks to intervene in Save Our Siesta Sand 2’s federal lawsuit against Army Corps of Engineers


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Sheriff Knight decides not to seek re-election


Red tide blooms and other algae to be focus of the June 10 program of the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA)


June 9 Community BBQ to be hosted by Sarasota Police Department and city’s Parks and Recreation Department


Four key women in Sarasota County history featured in special traveling exhibit


Restrooms, pavilion at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park in Sarasota closed for remodeling project


Portion of Ashton Road closed probably through Aug. 9 as roundabout project continues


Four stores in county cited by Sheriff’s Office for selling alcoholic beverages to minors