21 Aug 2020

 


TOP STORIES:

 

Primary vote turnout surpasses marks in 2018 and 2016, unofficial results show


Regular hours to be restored to Robert L. Taylor Complex, Arlington Park and Payne Park Tennis Center in next fiscal year, based on City Commission direction


Opposition lining up to proposed new structure with six condominiums at 636 Beach Road on Siesta Key


City Commission majority decides not to increase noise violation fines after all, with comprehensive Sound Ordinance revision planned this winter


In spite of pandemic, construction booming in Sarasota County, as illustrated by permit figures


FDOT requires City of Sarasota to turn over more than twice as much money for water pipeline work in conjunction with construction of Gulfstream roundabout


Sarasota man charged with fraudulently selling home belonging to Michigan resident and using stolen identification information


City Commission approves agreement seeking state grant funds for future renourishments of Lido Key Beach


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CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE (free):

 

Business grants and assistance to individuals struggling to make rent and vehicle payments the top priorities for County Commission in divvying up $18.9 million in CARES Act funding


Face coverings to prevent COVID-19 spread to be required through Oct. 28 in city of Sarasota


OPINION (free):

 

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OTHER NEWS (free):

Eastern half of Fruitville Road/U.S. 41 roundabout completed, city manager reports


Smithsonian Institution exhibit ‘Voices and Votes: Democracy in America’ to be on display through Oct. 10 at Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library


Benderson Park to offer family members opportunities to try paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing on Aug. 22


Sarasota County Fire Department again recognized by American Heart Association for treatment protocols