TOP STORIES:
Dredging of Big Pass expected to begin by early summer
Siesta Promenade appeal tentatively set for June 23 hearing at Stetson College of Law in Tampa
City Commission approves formal request for County Commission to turn over $4 million in city impact fee revenue for roundabout at Gulfstream Avenue
Completion of hurricane-hardening project at Taylor Ranch Elementary School expected by early September
Contractor installing power poles ruptures county sewer pipeline, which spills 10,000 gallons of sewage into ditch in southwest quadrant of Palmer Road and Niobe Road
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County-operated beaches to be accessible to public as of Monday, April 27, for exercise and fishing but not lounging, County Commission agrees
Small business loan program anticipated to run out of $4.4 million in county funds fast after April 27 launch
COVID-19 cases appear to be on gradual decline in the county, but health officer advises caution, indicating he has yet to see a ‘big trend’
Sarasota city commissioners opposed to reopening of beaches and city boat ramps
On May 4, City Commission to debate use of about $3 million in business tax revenue to assist city businesses in surviving the COVID-19 epidemic
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