4 Oct 2019


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Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport has annual economic impact of close to $2 billion, Airport Authority CEO tells Tourist Development Council


Formal search for new City of Sarasota auditor and clerk to be on City Commission’s Oct. 7 agenda


Environmental analysis indicates preferred route for Legacy Trail connector to North Port would parallel I-75 and then run perpendicular to interstate before reaching West Price Boulevard


Completion of swap of Siesta roads to county expected in September 2020 under latest FDOT draft terms


With new information calling into question validity of data used in County Commission redistricting process, survey responses on initiative jump more than 300 in final few days


Savings of about $140,000 a year expected as Sarasota County plans to establish in-house operation to manage traffic in real time


Oct. 7 hearing in North Beach Road lawsuit to include arguments against jury trial sought by Siesta resident Mike Cosentino


County’s 2020 fiscal year budget wins final approval


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Commentary: Local environmental groups’ ‘Sick of Sewage’ campaign resolves lawsuit against Sarasota County



OTHER NEWS (free):

‘Radium Girls’ named One Book, One Community selection for Sarasota County for 2020


Local planning for sea level rise and climate change to be topic of CONA meeting on Oct. 11


Public meeting set for Oct. 10 to provide details about improvements for Englewood Sports Complex and park


Howl-O-Ween Movie Night Spooktacular planned at Ed Smith Stadium on Oct. 12