22 Nov 2019

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On split vote, County Commission approves revised Waechter map with new district lines, in spite of threats of legal recourse


With 23 property owners declining to participate in middle section of Manasota Key Beach Renourishment Project, County Commission directs staff to proceed with segments on either side of them


About 2,000 more acres of eastern county ranchlands to be preserved with conservation easements


Next step for Legacy Trail improvements will be removal of fences, sheds and other structures adjacent property owners have built that encroach on corridor


Sarasota City Commission unanimously adopts resolution urging County Commission ‘to abandon’ redistricting until after 2020 Census


An extra $230,000 approved as subsidy for Bobby Jones Golf Club, bringing total to $880,000 for last fiscal year


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Summing up the 2019 Crystal Classic: so much talent and so many appreciative people


P.F. Chang’s employee found to have hepatitis A


Third annual toy drive to get underway at Sheriff’s Office headquarters on Dec. 1


Nov. 30 the deadline to receive 4% discount on Sarasota County property taxes


Atomic Holiday Bazaar will return for Season 14


Payne Park skate park made free to public


County and City of Sarasota offices and services to be closed for Thanksgiving holiday period


Next cycle available for Sarasota County neighborhood initiative grants, with seminars planned to provide details