10 May 2019


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County commissioners indicate desire to issue bonds to pay for improvements to water quality systems


Before deciding whether to proceed with redistricting, County Commission unanimously asks staff to determine current population estimates


City Commission votes 4-1 to vacate section of School Avenue that splits Sarasota High campus


County staff report requested on notification procedures involving public hearings


Conference center no longer a County Commission priority unless private company wants to build a facility


Series of storms in 2017 leads to new state admonition that people should be able to take care of themselves for a week, not 72 hours, after hurricane hits


Thaxton once again loses out on bid for Planning Commission seat


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OTHER NEWS (free):

Di Pilato named new libraries director in Sarasota County


Lemon Avenue Streetscape project to kick off on May 13


Free Community Baby Shower set on May 11 for all local pregnant women and new families, with emphasis on education and support, plus raffle and door prizes


Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office becomes one of the first 10 U.S. law enforcement agencies to sign into Warrant Service Officer Agreement


Sarasota County School District seeking volunteers for several summer programs


New Sarasota County UF/IFAS program encouraging residents to compost home waste


May 18 celebration to mark relocation of Newtown Farmers Market


140 veterans served during JFCS Stand Down Event