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With three county commissioners having been scheduled to talk by phone, one-on-one, with redistricting consultant, county staff plans to present proposed new district maps on Sept. 11
Almost 76 million gallons of reclaimed water spilled from county’s Bee Ridge wastewater treatment facility storage pond between Aug. 15 and early Sept. 5
Mental Health Care Special District potential to be researched by county staff, at commission’s behest
County commissioners get bump in salary to $87,930
Civil citations for possession of less than 20 grams of recreational marijuana to go into effect in City of Sarasota in 90 days
Commissioner Brody opposes $9-million Osprey Avenue utility project, citing concerns about negative effects on businesses of two-year schedule
Cosentino allegations about former county attorney and a lawyer in private practice, plus second public speaker’s criticism of business people, prompt County Commission talk of amending Rules of Procedure
Extra funding from City of Sarasota beach renourishment account to cover expense of additional sand for emergency Lido renourishment project
Detert casts lone ‘No’ vote on Coastal Setback Variance requested by Siesta Key couple for pool and paver deck
Atkins announces a new bid for District 1 County Commission seat
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